NEW DELHI, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- India and Egypt agreed on Friday to bolster their defense and security ties to deal with the growing threats of terrorism and radicalization.
"We are of one view that growing radicalization, increasing violence and spread of terror are real threats not just to our two countries, but also to nations and communities across the region," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told joint press conference with visiting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
"In this context, we agree to further our defense and security engagements. We have decided to expand defense trade, training, combat capacity building, and greater information exchange to combat terrorism," he said.
A joint statement issued after the talks added: "The two leaders strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. They reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen cooperation in combating terrorism at all levels."
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