Join us on HT’s weekly talk show, The Interview with Kumkum Chadha, for a special edition of Life and Times with HT featuring Kamel Zayed Kamel Galal. As India deepens its strategic ties with Egypt, questions are emerging about China’s growing presence in the region. While both nations emphasize partnership and diplomacy, Egypt’s position as a key player in the Middle East and Africa makes it a subtle yet crucial battleground for influence. Should India worry about missing the window to cement its influence in Egypt before China moves in? During the wide-ranging interview, H.E. Mr. Galal made a subtle yet striking linguistic and emotional distinction that will stayed with listeners. When friends and colleagues say, “You lived in India as a child,” he gently corrects them: “No, I never lived in India. I LIVED INDIA.” THE INTERVIEW