<h1>India-Egypt Boost Trade Ties with Joint Initiatives in Agriculture and Pharma; Aim for $8 Billion Target by 2016.</h1> India and Egypt have been enhancing bilateral trade, with export and import figures fluctuating over recent years. In 2013, both nations aimed to achieve a trade target of $8 billion by 2016, facilitated by joint initiatives in sectors like agriculture and pharmaceuticals. A technical file for exporting Indian wheat to Egypt was submitted, and trade fairs were organized. Additionally, the Indian Ocean Rim-Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) held its first Economic and Business Conference in Mauritius, focusing on enhancing trade among member states and promoting sustainable growth, despite global economic challenges. The conference emphasized cooperation in sectors like agribusiness and the ocean economy.