India, Egypt discuss plan to boost bilateral defence cooperation in Cairo meet
India and Egypt advanced their defence cooperation at the 11th Joint Defence Committee meeting held in Cairo from April 20 to 22, outlining a road map to deepen bilateral engagement.According to the Ministry of Defence, the Indian delegation, led by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Amitabh Prasad, engaged with senior Egyptian defence officials to review progress since the previous meeting and identify new avenues of collaboration. Both sides agreed on a bilateral defence cooperation plan for 2026–27, focusing on expanding military engagements, intensifying joint training exchanges, boosting maritime security cooperation, and increasing the scope of military exercises.
Defence industry collaboration emerged as a key pillar during the discussions. The Indian side India highlighted the rapid growth of its defence manufacturing sector, noting that production had surpassed $20 billion, with exports worth approximately $4 billion to over 100 countries. The two nations agreed to work towards a defence industry cooperation plan, exploring opportunities for co-development and co-production, it added. The inaugural Navy-to-Navy staff talks were held, underlining the importance of maritime cooperation. India showcased the role of its Navy in ensuring freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean Region and highlighted the contribution of the Information Fusion Centre in enhancing maritime security.
The delegation also met Lieutenant General Amr Abdel Rahman Saqr, Commander of the Egyptian Air Force, expressing appreciation for the growing cooperation between the two air forces.
Paying tribute to shared history, the Indian delegation laid a wreath at the Heliopolis War Memorial, honouring Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the World Wars.
The meeting builds upon the momentum generated by the 2022 MoU on defence cooperation and the elevation of bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership in 2023, reinforcing a shared commitment to regional peace and stability.
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