Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
3. What is the importance of having a ‘strategic partnership’? Explain the significance of having a such partnership with Egypt in the context of wider India-Middle east relations. (150 Words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
India and Egypt elevate ties to the strategic partnership. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is the chief guest on India’s Republic Day.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the India-Egypt partnership in the context of wider India-Gulf countries ties.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by Introducing India-Egypt ties.
Body:
First, write about the importance of having a strategic partnership with a country. E.g., Strategic Partnerships provide a competitive edge to businesses- defence, S&T, people-to-people contact etc.
Next, briefly related the India-Egypt partnership in the context of wider India- gulf ties, India- west Asia ties, the Abraham accord and Israel-Palestine issues.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward for the India-Egypt partnership
