India and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation during the 11th India-Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting held in Cairo from April 20 to 22.
According to the Ministry of Defence, both sides highlighted defence ties as a key pillar of their strategic partnership.
In a post on X, the ministry said, “The 11th India-Egypt Joint Defence Committee meeting was held in Cairo from 20th to 22nd April 2026. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening defence ties, a key pillar of the Strategic Partnership. Inaugural Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks were also held.”
The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad, while the Egyptian delegation was led by Staff Maj Gen Ahmed Mohamed Omar of the Egyptian Armed Forces.
The Indian delegation paid tribute at the Heliopolis War Memorial and also held engagements with Commander of the Egyptian Air Force Lt Gen Amr Abdel Rahman Saqr.
In another post on the thread, the ministry said, “The Indian delegation laid a wreath at Heliopolis War Memorial, honouring Indian soldiers who made supreme sacrifice during the World Wars, and called on Commander of the Egyptian Air Force Lt Gen Amr Abdel Rahman Saqr.”
The meeting underscored the growing defence cooperation between India and Egypt, as both countries continued to expand their strategic partnership.
