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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi shake hands before a meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi (Image: PTI)
Sisi lays wreath at the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and is accorded a grand welcome ahead of her bilateral meeting with PM Modi
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi calls on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi Had more bilateral talks on Wednesday. Sisi is the chief guest at the 74th Republic Day parade to be held on Thursday, January 26.
The two leaders met at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. He first met Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
PM Modi said that bilateral relations between Cairo and New Delhi have deepened in the last few years. “India and Egypt are two of the oldest civilizations. There is a history of trade relations between our two countries. Our bilateral relations have further deepened in the last few years. This year Egypt has been invited as the special guest at the upcoming G20 meeting,” PM Modi said.
Both the leaders presided over the release of postage stamps commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two countries covering matters related to railways, information technology, tourism and youth.
Speaking to ANI, Sisi said that it is a great privilege to be the chief guest for India’s Republic Day celebrations. This is Sissi’s first visit to India. “I reiterate my congratulations to the Indian nation, government and people for this great day. It is a great privilege to be the guest of honor and participate in the glorious national day,” CC was quoted as saying by the news agency yearsMeeting reporters outside Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Both the leaders also said that they aim to take the bilateral trade between the two countries to $12 billion within the next five years. Issues related to cyber security and preventing cross border terrorism were also discussed.
“India and Egypt are concerned about terrorism. Both countries agreed that strict action should be taken to control cross-border terrorism.
Sisi also told media persons that she hoped the visit would take bilateral relations to a new level. He was received by President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday. He paid tribute to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi by paying floral tributes at the Samadhi at Rajghat.
Union Ministers including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar were also present, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, among others.
Sisi was given a warm welcome on her arrival in New Delhi. Five other ministers have also gone with him. he is on a three day tour India and will leave for Cairo on 27 January.
Egypt has also been given guest country status under India’s G20 chairmanship. During the meeting with PM Modi, the two leaders discussed bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. A state banquet will be organized in honor of the visiting dignitary on Wednesday evening.
He will also meet Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Sisi is also scheduled to meet ‘business leaders’.
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