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Egypt

EXERCISE ‘CYCLONE’

Exercise Cyclone is a joint military exercise between India and Egypt. The exercise aims to strengthen the bond between the two armies and develop bilateral military cooperation. The exercise focuses on desert operations and includes 3 phases.

04 February, 2024 Egypt

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Suez Canal and its Alternative

Israel has come up with plans to create an alternative to the Suez Canal. What was the historical background of Suez Canal? Location- The Suez Canal is a man-made canal that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, providing a crucial shortcut for shipping between Europe and Asia. It cuts north-south across the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt. Year of construction - Construction of the canal began in 1859 and it took around 10 years to complete the project. Management- The canal is owned and maintained by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), which is under the government of Egypt. Convention of Constantinople- Signed in 1888 by the maritime powers, it…

14 November, 2023 Egypt

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India and Egypt

India and Egypt Image Source - DAILY EXCELSIOR An Egyptian postage stamp commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations with India was recently issued. Egypt's acceptance of India's independence on August 18, 1947, barely three days after India's declaration of independence, marked the beginning of diplomatic relations between Egypt and India. A fast broadening and deepening bilateral relationship is strengthened and stabilized by expanding Egypt-India economic and commercial ties. India-Egypt Relations History: In the past, commercial connections between Egypt and India grew along the banks of the rivers Nile and Indus, which is when India's interactions with Egypt first developed. Under…

26 August, 2022 Egypt