The 7th Round Of Indo-Egypt Foreign Office Consultations
India and Egypt held the 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on 22nd June 2007. Shri N. Ravi, Secretary (East) led the Indian side and H. E. Mr. Shawky Ismail, Assistant Minister for Asian Affairs led the Egyptian side. The two sides expressed satisfaction at the progress in cooperation in various bilateral sectors, high-level exchange of visits and impressive growth in the trade between the two countries. The two sides expressed satisfaction at the successful culmination of discussions on Consular Agreements between the two countries. The two sides also discussed various regional and international issues including the developments in the West Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. India reiterated its consistent support for the Palestinian cause and called for early resumption of negotiations of the Middle East Peace Process.
H. E. Mr. Shawky Ismail called on the External Affairs Minister and handed over a letter to him from the Egyptian Foreign Minister. He also held discussions with Shri E. Ahamed, Minister of State and Special Envoy for West Asia and the Middle East Shri C. R. Gharekhan.
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