Narendra Modi Egypt Visit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi today. This is the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Egypt in 26 years. On Saturday, he arrived in Cairo as part of his two-nation visit, marking his first visit to Egypt as Prime Minister. Welcomed by Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Modi’s state visit to Egypt is scheduled from June 24 to 25.
Prime Minister Modi held discussions with President El-Sisi, as well as hold interactions with high-ranking officials from the Egyptian government, notable personalities from Egypt, and the Indian community residing there, as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA further emphasized that the relations between India and Egypt are built upon historical trade and economic ties, along with strong cultural and people-to-people connections.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for India after concluding state visits to US and Egypt.
India and Egypt on Sunday elevated their relationship to a 'Strategic Partnership' as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held wide-ranging talks with a particular focus on enhancing political and security cooperation.
Modi, who is visiting Egypt at the invitation of President Sisi, held one-on-one conversation with El-Sisi during which they also took stock of what is happening on important issues of the region and the world.
Addressing a media briefing on the visit by Modi, the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Egypt in 26 years, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said four MoUs and agreements were signed, including the "most important and landmark" one on the "Strategic Partnership" between India and Egypt. (PTI)
After his meeting with Egyptian President al-Sisi, PM Modi visited the Great Pyramids of Giza
In the past nine years of tenure, PM Modi received many international awards. This is the 13th such highest state honour that various countries across the world have conferred upon PM Modi.
The list of awards PM Modi received during the last 9 years of his tenure includes- 'Companion of the Order of Logohu' by Papua New Guinea, 'Companion of the Order of Fiji', Ebakl Award by the Republic of Palau, Order of the Druk Gyalpo, Legion of Merit by the US Government. (ANI)
Egyptian President al-Sisi confers PM Modi with 'Order of the Nile' award. 'Order of the Nile', is Egypt's highest state honour.
PM Narendra Modi meets Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met prominent personalities in Egypt including Tarek Heggy, a renowned thinker and petroleum strategist, and discussed global geopolitics, energy security, radicalism and on ways to foster closer cooperation with Indian companies in different sectors.
India should consider negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) with Egypt as the Mediterranean nation holds huge potential for the domestic industry in various sectors like agri products, steel items and light vehicles, according to exporters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Cairo for a two-day state visit at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Director General Ajay Sahai said that India and Egypt have historic trade relations, which are robust and fairly balanced. (PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has discussed Egypt-India ties as well as issues related to promoting social harmony and countering extremism and radicalisation with the Grand Mufti of Egypt, Dr Shawky Ibrahim Abdel-Karim Allam. On his first state visit to Egypt, the Prime Minister apprised the Grand Mufti that India would set up a Centre of Excellence in IT at the Dar-al-Ifta - an Egyptian advisory body for Islamic legal research - under the Ministry of Social Justice of Egypt. (PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Egypt's Al-Hakim Mosque on Sunday. The Prime Minister will pay homage to the 11th Century significant historical and cultural site in Egypt's Cairo. The Al-Hakim Mosque stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage shared by India and Egypt. What adds even greater significance to this visit is the remarkable restoration of the Al-Hakim mosque, made possible through the unwavering dedication and support of the Dawoodi Bohra community. (ANI)
Members of the Indian community in Egypt showered fulsome praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing him as ‘India's hero', as he began his two-day visit here on Saturday. “You are India's hero,” a member of the Indian diaspora told Modi, who responded by saying that efforts by every Indian, including those living overseas, have contributed to the country's success. (PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met prominent yoga instructors, Reem Jabak and Nada Adel in Cairo on Saturday and encouraged them to visit India. He also appreciated them for their commitment towards yoga, as the two instructors briefed the Prime Minister about yoga's popularity in Egypt. (ANI)
Allam said the meeting with Modi was informative, educational and inspiring.
“Prime Minister Modi is an unbelievable man. Wise, humble, great vision. I found the meeting with him to be informative, educational and inspiring,” Allam said after the meeting. (PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met prominent personalities in Egypt, including Hassan Allam, CEO of one of the largest Egyptian companies operating in the Middle East and North African region, and Tarek Heggy, a renowned author and petroleum strategist. (PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Egypt's Grand Mufti, Shawky Ibrahim Abdel-Karim Allam, to address crucial matters pertaining to fostering social harmony, countering extremism, and tackling radicalization. During his two-day state visit, PM Modi informed the Grand Mufti about India's plans to establish an IT Centre of Excellence at Egypt's Dar-al-Ifta, under the Ministry of Social Justice.
The leaders emphasized the robust cultural and people-to-people ties between their nations. The discussions focused on promoting social and religious harmony, as well as devising strategies to combat extremism and radicalization.
India and Egypt also share a close political understanding based on a long history of contact and cooperation in bilateral, regional and global issues. The joint announcement of the establishment of diplomatic relations at the Ambassadorial level was made on August 18, 1947.
Since the 1980s, there have been four Prime Ministerial visits from India to Egypt.
Rajiv Gandhi visited the country in 1985, PV Narasimha Rao in 1995, IK Gujral in 1997, and Manmohan Singh in 2009.
From the Egyptian side, President Hosni Mubarak visited India in 1982, 1983 (NAM Summit), and again in 2008.
High-level exchanges with Egypt continued after the Arab Spring uprising in 2011 and then President Mohamed Morsi visited India in March 2013. External Affairs Minister (EAM) visited Cairo in March 2012 and the Egyptian Foreign Minister visited India in December 2013. (ANI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouly. Watch:
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi, in a self-made video, revealed the schedule for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to Egypt, during which he will hold a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday.
PM Modi arrives at Cairo hotel to rousing welcome from Indian diaspora. An Egyptian woman sings for the PM. Watch:
The Cairo hotel, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is staying during his visit to Egypt, prominently showcases a poem titled "Gandhi" by Egyptian poet Ahmed Shawqi, highlighting Mahatma Gandhi's role in India's struggle for independence.
The exhibition also features photographs capturing Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's visit to India in January. As part of this visit, PM Modi will engage in strategic discussions with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
The visit holds great significance due to Egypt's longstanding role as one of India's key trading partners in Africa. The India-Egypt Bilateral Trade Agreement, established in March 1978 and governed by the Most Favored Nation clause, serves as a foundation for their trade relations, as stated by the Egyptian Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).
Moreover, India and Egypt enjoy a strong political rapport founded on a rich history of collaboration and mutual understanding. Their engagement spans bilateral, regional, and global matters, showcasing a close relationship between the two nations.
During his two-day June 24 to 25 State visit, he will hold a roundtable meeting with the Egyptian PM and also meet President El-Sisi. Later on, PM Modi will interact with the Indian community.
PM Modi is scheduled to meet the Grand Mufti of Egypt, Dr Shawki Ibrahim Abdel-Karim Allam, today and will also interact with Egyptian thought leaders.
On Sunday, PM Modi will visit Al-Hakim Mosque. The Prime Minister will spend nearly half an hour at the Al-Hakim Mosque-- a historic and prominent mosque in Cairo named after Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah (985-1021), the 16th Fatimid caliph.
During his Egypt tour, PM Modi will also visit the Heliopolis War Grave cemetery to pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice fighting for Egypt during the First World War. (ANI)
After his landmark US visit, PM Narendra Modi has landed in Cairo for his 2-day state visit of Egypt. Here, he will hold a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart. he will also meet Egyptian President El-Sisi.
All timings in local time
24 June 2023
1525 hrs - arrival Cairo
1800 hrs - roundtable with Egypt PM
1900 hrs - interactions with Indian Community
2000 hrs - meeting with grand mufti of Egypt
2030 hrs - interaction with Egyptian Thought Leaders
25 June 2023
0930 hrs - Al Hakim Mosque
1030 hrs - visit to Heliopolis War Cemetery
1100 hrs - Programme at the Egyptian Presidency and meeting with Egyptian President
Restricted Meeting
Delegation Level Talks
Signing of MoUs
Press Statements
1400 hrs - press briefing
1500 hrs - Departure for India
Timings are tentative and subjective to change
India's multi-faceted relations with Egypt, which was elevated to a ‘Strategic Partnership' this year, will receive further impetus with the first state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to this key Middle East nation, India's ambassador has said. "We are very much looking forward to the visit of Prime Minister Modi to Cairo from 24th to 25th of June. The visit is a very historic occasion because the last bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister was as far back as 1997," Ajit Gupte, India's Ambassador to Egypt, to PTI in an interview. (PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US was not about leveraging India to be a "counterweight" to China but to deepen ties, including defence cooperation, between the largest democracies of the world, a top White House official has said. Prime Minister Modi on Saturday left for Egypt after concluding his state visit during which he held wide-ranging talks with President Joe Biden and addressed the joint session of the US Congress. (PTI)
The two-day State Visit to Egypt by PM Modi is at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is also the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister since 1997.
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