Indian PM Modi discusses defence, trade with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a productive meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during his state visit to Egypt. The two leaders discussed ways to further deepen the relationship between the two countries during bilateral talks. PM Modi talked about trade and investment, defence and security, renewable energy, culture and people-to-people ties with President Sisi.

The two countries signed an agreement for elevating the bilateral relationship to a "Strategic Partnership".

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted, “PM Narendra Modi held a productive meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo on 25th June. The leaders discussed ways to further deepen the two countries' partnership, including trade & investment, defence & security, renewable energy, cultural and people-to-people ties. An agreement to elevate the bilateral relationship to a "Strategic Partnership" was signed by the leaders. Three MoUs in the fields of Agriculture, Archaeology & Antiquities and Competition Law were also signed."

PM visitsAl-Hakim Mosque,Pyramids of Giza

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Meanwhile PM Modi, after visiting the Al-Hakim Mosque, tweeted, “Honored to visit the historic Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo. It's a profound testament to Egypt's rich heritage and culture.”

The prime minister, during his State Visit, also went on a tour of the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt.

PM Modi conferred with 'Order of Nile'

Earlier in the day, the Indian prime minister was conferred with the 'Order of Nile', which is the highest civilian honour of Egypt, on Sunday. TheIndian leader was conferredthe rare gesture by Egyptian PresidentEl-Sisias a mark of reflection of deepening India-Egypt ties.

Appreciating the success of the visit, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, “The epic success of PM Narendra Modi as a statesman of global aura is now adorned with another honour as Egypt bestows its highest state honour, 'The Order of Nile Award,' on PM Modi. Narendra Modi is the only Indian PM to receive a maximum number of such awards from other countries.”

The Indian prime minister is on a state visit to Egypt from June 24-25. PM Modi on Sunday also went to the Heliopolis War Grave Cemetery in Egypt, where he paid tribute to Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War.

The prime minister's official visit to Egypt comes months after President El-Sisi came to India as the chief guest of Republic Day celebrations in January. On Saturday, PM Modi and his Egyptian counterpart Mostafa Madbouly held a round-table meeting in Cairo.

(With inputs from agencies)

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