New Delhi: Calling Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s visit to India a “historic visit”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it is a matter of “great pleasure” for Sisi to be the chief guest of the Republic Day parade. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, “President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is warmly welcomed in India. Your historic visit to India as the chief guest of our Republic Day celebrations is a matter of great joy for all Indians. Tomorrow we discuss look forward for.” Sisi arrived in New Delhi and was accorded a warm welcome. He will be the chief guest at the 74th Republic Day parade. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation including five ministers and senior officials on an official visit from January 24-27.
A warm welcome to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in India. Your historic visit to India as the chief guest of our Republic Day celebrations is a matter of great pleasure for all Indians. Look forward to our discussions tomorrow. @AlsisiOfficialNarendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 24, 2023
Significantly, this is the first time that the President of Egypt has been invited as the chief guest on Republic Day. Notably, India and Egypt are celebrating 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations this year. India has also invited Egypt as a ‘guest country’ during its G20 chairmanship.
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According to a statement released by the Egyptian President’s website, before heading to India, the Egyptian Presidential Spokesperson said that the invitation to President el-Sisi to attend the ceremony as a guest of honor is a sign of convergence between the two countries. It reflects.
“It also reflects India’s deep appreciation for the leadership, government and people of Egypt and its keenness to strengthen joint cooperation between the two friendly nations, the two most important emerging countries that have commonalities regarding various regional and international issues.” important role.” The statement added. According to the statement, the spokesperson said the President’s visit to India coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Egypt and India.
According to a media advisory issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, Sisi is scheduled to meet President Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, among others, with whom she will hold a meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
On the same day, the President of Egypt will pay floral tributes at Rajghat, the mausoleum of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. He will hold meetings with PM Modi during his stay and discuss bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. The same evening, President Draupadi Murmu will host a State Banquet in honor of the visiting dignitary.
Sisi will attend an “At Home” reception by President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He will also hold a meeting with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. He will interact with the business community in India. Sisi will return to Cairo on January 27.
(With inputs from ANI)