New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- India and Egypt held the first India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi on Thursday, marking a significant step in strengthening their bilateral partnership. The meeting was co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty, who arrived earlier in the day on a two-day visit to India.

Earlier in the day, Abdelatty also held talks with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to explore trade and investment opportunities between the two countries.

During his remarks at the strategic dialogue, EAM Jaishankar called the meeting "a milestone" in India-Egypt relations. He highlighted the deepening cooperation since the elevation of ties to a strategic partnership i...