Indian PM Modi makes historic visit to Egypt after 26 years
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded his visit to the United States and embarked on a two-day trip to Egypt. During this visit, an Indian Prime Minister visits Egypt for the first time in 26 years.
Modi’s visit to Egypt is particularly special since it was extended as a “State visit” following an invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during India’s Republic Day celebrations earlier this year, during which he was honoured as distinguished “Chief Guest.” As the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Egypt since 1997, this is a momentous occasion.
A meeting between the Prime Minister of India and the Grand Mufti of Egypt was also held
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In 2023, June 25
An Indian Prime Minister meets members of the Indian community in Egypt. -Twitter@PMOIndia
Upon completing his visit to the United States, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Egypt for two days. For the first time in 26 years, an Indian Prime Minister is visiting Egypt.
Modi’s visit to Egypt is particularly special since it was extended as a “State visit” following an invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during India’s Republic Day celebrations earlier this year, during which he was honoured as distinguished “Chief Guest.” As the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Egypt since 1997, this is a momentous occasion.
PM Modi met with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and President El-Sisi on Sunday during his visit to Egypt. He spent nearly half an hour visiting the Al-Hakim Mosque, a renowned and historic mosque in Cairo named after the 16th Fatimid caliph, Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah (985-1021). Additionally, PM Modi paid homage to the courageous Indian soldiers who fought for Egypt during the First World War by visiting the Heliopolis War Grave cemetery.
A significant highlight of PM Modi’s tour in Egypt was his meeting with the esteemed Grand Mufti of Egypt, Dr Shawki Ibrahim Abdel-Karim Allam. Their discussions focused on further strengthening the cultural and people-to-people relations between India and Egypt. PM Modi expressed his unwavering commitment to fostering closer ties between the two nations.
In a gesture symbolizing his special honor, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly embraced PM Modi upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. When PM Modi arrived at the hotel in Cairo, the Indian community waved Indian flags and cheered “Modi Modi.”
At the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Cairo, the enthusiasm of the Indian diaspora was evident. By singing Indian songs, including the popular Hindi track “Yeh dosti hum nahi tongue” from the movie Sholay, the crowd showed their appreciation. PM Modily listened to the music, and expressed his appreciation with an enthusiastic “Waah!” followed by applause from the crowd. As part of the event, PM Modi personally greeted and interacted with members of the Indian community, further cementing the bond between the Indian diaspora and their motherland.
In his visit to Egypt, PM Modi exemplified the shared cultural heritage and the desire for deeper ties between the two nations. It was evident from the warm welcome and enthusiastic reception from both Egyptian leaders and the Indian community that India and Egypt share a strong friendship and a strong cooperative relationship.
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