New Delhi, April 26 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with Egypt Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, where the latter expressed solidarity with the Pahalgam terror attack.

Jaishankar said that the two discussed the importance of countering terrorism resolutely.

In a post on X, he said, "Received a phone call from Egyptian FM Dr. Badr Abdelatty. Appreciate his support and solidarity in regard to the Pahalgam terror attack. Discussed the importance of countering terrorism resolutely."

On Friday, Jaishankar met Egypt's Ambassador to India, Kamel Zayed, and discussed the deepening of strategic partnership between the two countries.

Jaishankar during his meeting with Zayed appreciated Egypt's...