Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry concluded his visit to India by meeting on Friday Prime Minister Narendra Modi after chairing the seventh edition of the Egyptian-Indian Joint Committee. Shoukry delivered a message to Modi from Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi on bolstering bilateral relations and maintaining contacts with the Indian premier on issues of mutual interest, Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid said. The minister expressed Egypts aspiration to coordinate with India in combating terrorism and extremism. He also hoped for more coordination at international forums, as well as economic and trade cooperation in order to increase the volume of bilateral trade exchange. Shoukry highlighted the positive developments in Egyptian-Indian ties over the past three years. He also extended an invitation to Modi to visit Egypt. Modi congratulated Shoukry on the success of the joint committee, Abu Zeid said, adding that he is looking forward to further cooperation with Egypt in the areas of investment, technology, training and combating terrorism. He also conveyed his special greetings to Sisi, wishing him success in the presidential elections. He described Egypt as a friend of India and Sisi as a great leader who succeeded in leading Egypt to safety. He noted Egypt’s efforts in fighting terrorism and extremist ideology. Modi also underlined the Egyptian government’s efforts to improve the business environment and make the country attractive to foreign investments. During his trip, Shoukry also met with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj to discuss cooperation in all fields, as well as a number of regional and international issues of common concern. Swaraj affirmed her countrys keenness to coordinate and consult with Egypt on developments in the Middle East, hailing Cairo’s role in supporting stability and settling crises in the Arab region.