Egypt Exhibits Curiosity In Procuring Tejas Jets, Different Platforms From India

New Delhi:

Egypt on Wednesday reaffirmed its pursuits in procuring the Tejas gentle fight plane, radars, navy helicopters and different platforms from India, with each side vowing to ramp up the general defence engagement within the face of the evolving regional safety matrix.

The Egyptian facet conveyed its keenness on buying the Indian platforms throughout delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, individuals conversant in the matter stated.

The 68-year-old influential Arab chief arrived right here on a three-day go to on Tuesday. He’ll grace the Republic Day celebrations because the chief visitor on Thursday.

Egypt has already held preliminary talks with India on the procurement of Tejas, the individuals stated.

It’s learnt that the Egyptian facet can also be taking a look at procuring Akash missiles and good anti-airfield programs from India.

America, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Argentina and the Philippines are additionally among the many nations which have proven curiosity in India’s Tejas plane.

Of their talks, PM Modi and Sisi determined to raise the India-Egypt bilateral cooperation to the extent of a strategic partnership.

“One of many key highlights of immediately’s interplay between the 2 leaders is the elevation of the bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership, comprising 4 key pillars — political and safety cooperation, the entire phase of financial engagement, scientific and educational collaboration and wider cultural and people-to-people contacts,” Overseas Secretary Vinay Kwatra stated.

He stated the 2 sides additionally resolved to increase defence cooperation within the areas of coaching, workout routines, industrial partnership and within the fields of platforms and gear.

The general defence ties between the 2 sides have been on an upswing in the previous few years.

In July final 12 months, the Indian Air Pressure (IAF) participated in a month-long tactical management programme in Egypt with three Su-30 MKI jets and two C-17 transport plane.

In September, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid a three-day go to to the African nation.

India is eager to increase its ties with Egypt, a key participant within the politics of each the Arab world in addition to Africa. Additionally it is seen as a serious gateway to the markets in Africa and Europe.

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