India, Arab League reaffirm commitment to strengthen partnership

India and the League of Arab States have reaffirmed their dedication to bolstering their partnership, following a meeting between Indian Ministry of External Affairs Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan and Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Amb Khalid Manzalawi, in Cairo. The discussions centered on advancing the Executive Programme for 2026-28, which was adopted at the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

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Discussions focused on advancing the Executive Programme 2026-28, adopted at the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting, including through concrete initiatives in new and emerging areas of cooperation. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Arab partnership.

Both sides expressed a commitment to concrete initiatives in new and emerging areas of cooperation, aiming to further strengthen the India-Arab partnership. This engagement is part of Secretary Ranganathan's ongoing official visit to Egypt, Palestine, and Lebanon, spanning from August 16 to 21. The visit aims to reinforce India's friendly ties with these nations and discuss regional developments and other issues of mutual interest.

Earlier, Secretary Ranganathan addressed the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference in Cairo, organized by the Indian Embassy in Egypt in collaboration with the Indian Council of World Affairs. She highlighted the key focus areas of India's BRICS 2026 Chairship, emphasizing how the India-Egypt Strategic Partnership provides a strong foundation for closer cooperation within BRICS and for advancing the priorities of the Global South.

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Secretary Ranganathan highlighted the priorities of India's BRICS 2026 Chairship and underscored how the India-Egypt Strategic Partnership provides a strong foundation for closer cooperation within BRICS and for advancing the priorities of the Global South.

This visit marks Secretary Ranganathan's first trip to the region in her current capacity. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the engagements will focus on reinforcing India's friendly relations with these countries and will provide an opportunity for discussions on regional developments and other matters of mutual interest. The ministry anticipates that this visit will deepen India's engagement with these partner nations.

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The visit will focus on reinforcing India's friendly ties with these countries and also offer an opportunity for discussions on regional developments and other issues of mutual interest.