India-Egypt Trade: Historic Trade Agreement between India and Egypt! A trade target of 12 billion dollars by 2030

• Historic trade agreement between India and Egypt!
• A trade target of 12 billion dollars by 2030
• Huge opportunity for Indian entrepreneurs

Mumbai: Economic and investment relations between the two ancient civilizations of India and Egypt have now reached a new height. In the ‘Business Delegation Meeting’ held at the World Trade Center in Mumbai, the representatives of both the countries agreed to speed up bilateral trade. An ambitious goal of increasing bilateral trade to 12 billion dollars in the coming years by increasing cooperation in key sectors like trade, tourism, energy and pharmaceuticals (Pharma) was once again set this time.

A new direction for trade relations

Consul General of Egypt in Mumbai Dahlia Mohammad Nazih Mohammad Tawakol highlighted the strategic partnership between the two countries while talking to ‘News Agency IAANS’. She said, “India and Egypt have a historic and very strong bilateral relationship. The ‘Doing Business with Egypt’ event organized at the Mumbai World Trade Center will give a new direction to the business community of both countries.” He also noted that the strategic partnership agreement signed in June 2023 and the strategic dialogue held in New Delhi in October 2025 have strengthened the foundation of cooperation between the two countries.

Key areas of investment and the importance of the Suez Canal

Dahlia Tawakol explained that there are immense opportunities for cooperation between India and Egypt in energy, agriculture, automobile and pharmaceutical sectors. In particular, the ‘Suez Canal Economic Zone’ (Suez Canal Economic Zone) is becoming a major center of world trade. There are many investment and trade opportunities available in this sector for Indian companies. Apart from this, emphasis is also being placed on promoting the export of products from Egypt such as strawberries, grapes, fertilizers and electronic wire.

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Big leap in trade by 2030

MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai Chairman Dr. Vijay Kalantri gave more information in this regard. He said, “Currently, trade between India and Egypt is about 5 billion dollars. Both countries are committed to take this trade to 12 billion dollars by 2030. Indian companies are investing heavily in Egypt in pharmaceutical, chemical and textile sectors and this will further strengthen the economic relationship.”

Logistics and visa processing will be easy

Talking about trade barriers, Kalantri clarified that there is no major problem at present. Although there are some logistical challenges, they are being quickly resolved. Both the governments are working on easing the visa process, cargo and movement of people. He also noted that when culture and tourism combine with trade, the pace of economic progress increases.

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