PM Egypt Visit Live: Modi Leaves For India After Concluding State Visits To US And Egypt
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PM Modi Egypt Visit LIVE: Hello and welcome to ABP's PM Modi Egypt Visit LIVE blog. Please follow this space for all the news and latest updates regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Egypt visit.
PM Modi will pay a state visit to Egypt on June 24-25, at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. This trip is significant because it is Modi's first trip to Egypt and the first official bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Egypt since 1997. While there have been occasional visits in the past, they have mostly been for multilateral events. PM Modi's visit to Egypt comes on the heels of Egyptian President el-Sisi's visit to India as the chief guest on Republic Day, indicating the strengthening of bilateral ties and the mutual desire to expand cooperation between the two countries.
PM Modi To Visit Historic Al-Hakim Mosque
PM Modi will pay a visit to the 11th-century Al-Hakim Mosque during his two-day state visit.
The mosque was meticulously restored with the help of the Dawoodi Bohra community, emphasising the spirit of collaboration and cultural exchange. Furthermore, the prime minister will pay a visit to the Heliopolis War Cemetery to pay tribute to the valiant Indian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for Egypt during World War I.
PM Modi's Pre-Meeting With India Unit To Highlight Strengthening Of India-Egypt Relations
Before meeting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with the India Unit, a distinguished group of high-ranking ministers established by President el-Sisi to strengthen bilateral relations with India, PTI reported.
Speaking at a press conference, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra emphasised the remarkable level of ministerial engagement between the two countries, emphasising the strategic partnership's importance. In addition to political discussions, Prime Minister Modi's itinerary includes interactions with the Indian community in Egypt, strengthening cultural ties between the two countries.
PM Modi Visit To Egypt: Minute-To-Minute Schedule:
June 24 (Saturday):
14:45 hrs (IST: 18:15) - Arrival in Cairo
17:10 hrs (IST: 20:40) - Roundtable meeting with Egypt's Prime Minister
18:10 hrs (IST: 21:40) - Interactions with the Indian Community
18:50 hrs (IST: 22:20) - Meeting with the Grand Mufti of Egypt
19:15 hrs (IST: 22:45) - Interaction with Egyptian Thought Leaders
June 25 (Sunday):
09:30 hrs (IST: 13:00) - Visit to Al Hakim Mosque
10:30 hrs (IST: 14:00) - Visit to Heliopolis War Cemetery
11:00 hrs (IST: 14:30) - Programme at the Egyptian Presidency and Meeting with the Egyptian President
- Restricted Meeting
- Delegation Level Talks
- Signing of MoUs
- Press Statements
14:00 hrs (IST: 17:30) - Press briefing
15:00 hrs (IST: 18:30) - Departure for India
PM Modi Visits Great Pyramid Of Giza In Egypt
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.
PM Modi, Egyptian Prez El-Sisi Discussed Ways To Deepen Partnership In Trade, Defence, Energy Sectors
MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweets, "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 Modi, Egyptian President El-Sisi Sign MoUs During Bilateral Talks In Cairo
PM Modi, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi sign MoUs during bilateral talks in Cairo, Egypt.
PM Modi Conferred With 'Order Of The Nile' Award, Egypt's Highest State Honour
PM Narendra Modi conferred with Egypt's highest state honour, 'Order Of The Nile'.
PM Modi Meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi In Cairo
PM Narendra Modi meets Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in Cairo