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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PM Modi in US Live Updates:
US Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday hosted a luncheon for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the State Department. Prime Minister Modi is currently in Washington on a state visit at the invitation of President Joe Biden. The two leaders held a historic summit on Thursday. Biden also held a state dinner for the Indian leader on Thursday. Modi also became the first Indian leader to address the joint session of the US Congress twice on Thursday. He first addressed a joint meeting of the US Congress in 2016. “The US-India partnership is stronger than ever. Together, our nations will shape the future as we work to create a more prosperous, secure, and healthy world,” Harris' office tweeted on Thursday. (PTI)
India is a very important part of my life. Indian-made vaccines have saved lives and livelihoods. I know of India's impact on innovation, medicine, and science: Kamala Harris
Honoured to welcome PM Modi: Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris reminisces about her Indian childhood at the state luncheon. PM Modi is currently at the luncheon.
#watch | The coming together of talent and technology guarantees a brighter future, says PM Modi at the Hi-Tech Handshake event with top CEOs of the US and India at the White House. pic.twitter.com/auRA883duZ
Mukesh Ambani, Sundar Pichai, Tim Cook, Anand Mahindra were seen attending the Hi-Tech Handshake Event at White House.
I thank President Biden for participating in this event. All sectors are represented here and technology is something that touches our lives and all tech sectors are represented here.. Even from start ups.. All are working together to create a better world.. The progress that America has made in technology and India's talented youth, have both come together to give a guaranteed bright future: PM Modi at Handshake Event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and POTUS Joe Biden are currently meeting top tech CEOs at the Handshake event at White House.
According mutiple media reports, PM Modi's CEO meet will reportedly have over 1,200 participants and will be held at the John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.
Leading American newspapers highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first state visit to the US, with prominent coverage including reports on technology and defence agreements signed between the two countries. In a full-page coverage inside The Washington Post, the paper notes ‘In Prime Minister's address before Congress, Modi puts his focus on growth.' “Lawmakers welcomed Modi to the House Chamber warmly, giving him a loud standing ovation. Some in the gallery chanted his name as lawmakers lined up to shake his hand as he made his way to the dais,” the report said. Another article ‘US, India announce agreements on technology, defence” said, “Biden and Modi announced several agreements, including a deal to jointly produce a GE fighter jet engine in India and efforts to shore up supply chains for microchips and other key technologies.” The style section of The Washington Post has a half-page photograph of Prime Minister Modi flanked by the Bidens in the White House for the lavish state dinner. The article accompanying the report says “All the pomp but light on the glee.” (PTI)
The big-ticket announcements by players including Micron, Applied Materials, and Lam Research during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit will create an estimated 80,000 jobs, and underscore the resolve of the two countries to shape the future of technology, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday. (PTI)
Prime Minister Modi will travel from the United States to Cairo this weekend for his first state visit to Egypt. PTI is in Cairo to bring you every aspect of this visit, first.
From PM Modi's official talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to his visit to Heliopolis War… pic.twitter.com/RKH7OXTB3u
Post meeting with CEOs, PM Modi is then scheduled to address the Indian diaspora at the Ronald Reagan Centre.
After his lunch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is then scheduled to meet CEOs of several leading US companies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will first atten the State Department luncheon with US vice president Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the stellar achievements of Indian-Americans in his remarks at the state dinner in which he had his high-profile guests often in laughter. Both President Joe Biden and Modi regaled their guests with some light moments while also being generous to each other, with the prime minister ending his speech with a toast to his wonderful hosts, including first lady Jill Biden, and the bond between the two countries. With Modi having a busy day attending several events, he said he had forgotten the count of speeches he made on Thursday. Apparently referring to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol who surprised guests by singing during a similar state dinner hosted for him in April, Modi said Biden's hospitality has moved his guests to sing, evoking laughter from the guests. Modi then wished that he too had the singing talent. “I know your hospitality has moved your guests to sing. I wish, I too, had the singing talent,” Modi joked. “I could have also sang before you all,” he said. Modi also recalled that during a dinner hosted for him in 2014, he could not eat anything as he was on a Navratri fast while Biden, then vice-president, often enquired with concern that if there is anything he can eat during the fast. “Well today, I'm making up for it. Your wish to feed me is now being fulfilled today,” Modi said. In his comments, Biden said light-heartedly that both leaders raising the toast do not drink. He dwelt on the two countries' historic ties and praised the contributions of Indian Americans. (PTI)
PM Modi will visit the Heliopolis War Cemetry in Cairo to pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the First World War in Egypt. PM will be on a two-day State visit to Egypt starting June 24. (ANI)
The Indian defence forces will deploy the 31 Predator drones at three major hubs across the country to carry out surveillance of all areas, including the borders with China and Pakistan, and the vast maritime zone. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, the two countries announced the plans of Indian forces to procure 31 Predator drones. The plan is to deploy these drones at three major hubs, one of which would be in the North or Northwest region while another would be in the northeastern region from where they would be looking after the entire region, senior defence officials said. One of the hubs would be created at the INS Rajali from where the forces are already operating the two Predator drones taken on lease during the initial phase of a standoff with China in 2020-21. The three forces would also be operating these drones from bases which would enable the launching and landing of such unmanned aerial vehicles. (ANI)
#watch | PM Modi to visit the historic Al-Hakim Mosque built during the Fatimid dynasty in Cairo on his two-day State visit to Egypt starting on June 24 pic.twitter.com/P4y8rXJgCd
“We are incredibly excited to see the advancement of efforts under the critical and emerging technology initiatives. The defence industrial collaboration roadmap is an opportunity for us to co-develop and co-produce aircrafts, helicopters and systems in India under that initiative,” says Lockheed Martin India's Vice President William Blair tells PTI.
Pankaj Saran former Dy National Security Advisor speaks on bilateral discussions between PM Modi & US President Joe Biden…”Terrorism was a part of the PM's speech & discussions. This is important because for India terrorism is a critical issue. But if you notice the entire visit and the outcomes, terrorism was only one subject that was discussed because today's content and the quality of the Indo-US relationship have changed. It's gone well beyond Pakistan. It's gone beyond terrorism issues. The discussions are on many other issues, which include the Indo-Pacific, Quad, supply chains, and cooperation in the space sector. The discourse has shifted away from the traditional trade issues which used to exist many years ago…”
PM will visit the Al-Hakim mosque which was built in the 11th century during the Fatimid dynasty. The Bohra community descended from the Fatimid dynasty and they have renovated the mosque since the 1970s and are maintaining it till date. PM will also visit Heliopolis War Memorial in Cairo: Ajit Gupte, India's Ambassador to Egypt on PM Modi's upcoming State visit to Egypt
#watch | Pankaj Saran former Dy National Security Advisor speaks on PM's state visit to the US..."I think it's an extraordinarily successful visit. The main feature which I see from the visit is the boldness and ambition in the kind of decisions that have been taken between PM… pic.twitter.com/SH9DrrAUVZ
During his Egypt visit, PM Modi will pay tributes to Indian soldiers who valiantly fought and lost their lives during World War I. PM Modi will visit the Heliopolis Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery in Cairo, a solemn site that serves as a memorial to nearly 4,000 soldiers from the Indian Army who served and perished in Egypt and Palestine during the First World War. (PTI)
For the first time, there will be a roundtable meeting between PM Modi and Egyptian PM: Ajit Gupte, India's Ambassador to Egypt tell ANI, as the PM begins his two-day State visit to Egypt tomorrow.
1030-1130 Hrs EST – India US Hi-Tech Handshake Event, White House
1230 – 1400 Hrs EST – State Department Luncheon
1500 -1630 Hrs EST – Business Meetings
1715 – 1815 Hrs EST – USISPF Event at Kennedy Centre
1830 – 1930 Hrs EST – Community Event at Ronald Reagan Centre
2010 Hrs EST – Departure for Cairo
#watch | PM Modi will travel to Cairo on a two-day State visit to Egypt starting 24th June. This will be the PM's first visit to the country.
Visuals from Cairo city pic.twitter.com/EPG4mdhpCv
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet U.S. and Indian business leaders in Washington on Friday, the final day of a state visit marked by pledges of deeper U.S.-India cooperation on areas including space, artificial intelligence and quantum computing. President Joe Biden rolled out the red carpet for Modi on Thursday, declaring after about 2 -1/2 hours of talks that their countries' economic relationship was “booming.” Trade has more than doubled over the past decade. Modi will continue talks with top U.S. officials during a lunch at the State Department with Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Asian American to hold the No. 2 position in the White House, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The Indian leader, who has appealed to global companies to “Make in India,” will then address business leaders at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.
The CEOs of top American companies, including FedEx, MasterCard and Adobe, and representatives of Indian companies such as Tech Mahindra and Mastek are expected to be among the 1,200 participants. (Reuters)
The One World Trade Center Building in Lower Manhattan, New York City, lit up in tricolour to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his historic state visit to the US. “Testimony to the friendship between India and the US, the iconic lower Manhattan landmark @OneWTC sparkling in the lights of tricolour, welcoming @narendramodi on the historic State Visit,” India's Consulate General in New York tweeted on Friday. The Empire State Building in New York also lit up in tricolour to welcome PM Modi.
PM Modi is on a three-day State visit to the US. He will attend the State Department luncheon and Indian community event today. (ANI)
Defence deals signed between India and US during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit not only enhance India's defence capabilities, but also show growing proximity between the two countries, experts said on Friday. India and US inked a $3 billion deal for 31 High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) UAVs, of which the Navy will get 15 SeaGuardian drones. while the Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF) will get eight each of the land version – SkyGuardian. Another major announcement that came was an MoU signed between GE and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to jointly produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force. (PTI)