Modi Egypt visit Highlights: JP Nadda, BJP MPs from Delhi to receive PM at the airport on his return from State

PM Modi in Egypt: Sunday is the second and final day of the PM's maiden State visit to the African nation.

PM Modi leaves Egypt for India

PM Modi in Egypt: Sunday is the second and final day of prime minister Narendra Modi's maiden State visit to Egypt, where he arrived following his successful trip to the United States, which, too, hosted him for his first State visit to their country. Upon landing in Cairo, the African nation's Capital, PM Modi was received at the airport by his counterpart, Mostafa Madbouly. ...Read More

 

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• Jun 25, 2023 10:52 pm IST

  Egyptian woman's ‘yeh dosti’ song impresses PM Modi in Cairo: Watch

  Egyptian woman's ‘yeh dosti’ song impresses PM Modi in Cairo: Watch

• Jun 25, 2023 09:51 pm IST

  Not just PM Modi, these foreign leaders too honoured with Egypt's 'Order of the Nile'

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Egypt's highest state honour and his 13th international award on Sunday. The ‘Order of the Nile’ was conferred upon Modi by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during his state visit to the African country, the first by an Indian PM since 1997. 

   

  Here’s a list of some foreign leaders honoured with ‘Order of the Nile’

Jun 25, 2023 09:25 pm IST
PM Modi says two-day State visit to Egypt a ‘historic one’. 
PM Modi says two-day State visit to Egypt a ‘historic one’. Read More
Jun 25, 2023 08:21 pm IST
Egypt and India bolster ties as Modi makes first trip to Cairo
Egypt and India discussed strengthening ties in areas including trade, food security and defence during a state visit to Cairo by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two countries said on Sunday.
On his first trip to Egypt, Modi met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Egyptian ministers appointed to an "India unit" after a state visit by Sisi to India in January during which a "strategic partnership" was announced.
Jun 25, 2023 07:37 pm IST
BJP national President JP Nadda, MPs of the party from Delhi to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport as he returns from Egypt
BJP national President JP Nadda, MPs of the party from Delhi and Delhi BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport as he returns to the country after concluding his State Visits to the US and Egypt.
Jun 25, 2023 07:23 pm IST
PM Modi thanks Egyptian President after short visit to State
“My visit to Egypt was a historic one. It will add renewed vigour to India-Egypt relations and will benefit the people of our nations. I thank President @AlsisiOfficial, the Government and the people of Egypt for their affection,” tweets Prime Minister Modi after visit to Egypt.
Jun 25, 2023 06:48 pm IST
PM Modi thanks the govt, people of Egypt after accepting the ‘Order of the Nile’
"It is with great humility that I accept the 'Order of the Nile.’ I thank the Government and people of Egypt for this honour. It indicates the warmth and affection they have towards India and the people of our nation," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on Sunday.
Jun 25, 2023 06:42 pm IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes his visit to Egypt, departs for New Delhi
PM Narendra Modi concluded his visit to Egypt on Sunday. The PM was on a two-day visit to the State after concluding his maiden State visit to the US.
Jun 25, 2023 06:04 pm IST
Prime Minister extended an invitation to the (Egypt) President for the G20 Summit which is upcoming in September 2023: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra
"Prime Minister also extended an invitation to the (Egypt) President for the G20 Summit which is upcoming in September 2023," Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Modi's Egypt visit.
Jun 25, 2023 05:52 pm IST
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on PM's Egypt visit
"PM Narendra Modi is on a State visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. This is the PM's first visit to Egypt. He arrived yesterday afternoon and was warmly received by the PM of Egypt at the airport and was also accorded a ceremonial welcome yesterday, including the Guard of Honour at the airport," said Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra speaking about PM Modi's visit to Egypt.
Jun 25, 2023 05:35 pm IST
Leaders signed a declaration that elevated Egyptian-Indo ties to 'strategic partnership': Egyptian presidency on MoUs
A statement from the Egyptian presidency said the leaders signed a declaration that elevated Egyptian-Indo ties to a “strategic partnership.” The statement, however, offered only generalities about bilateral ties and international topics.
Jun 25, 2023 04:54 pm IST
PM visits the Great Pyramid of Giza in Cairo
PM Modi visted the Great Pyramids of Giza in Cairo on Sunday. Built in the early 26th century B.C., over a period of about 27 years, the pyramid is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only wonder that has remained largely intact.
Jun 25, 2023 04:42 pm IST
Heliopolis War Cemetery in Egypt houses 1,700 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Heliopolis Commonwealth War Cemetery in Cairo. The Cemetery is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. 
It commemorates nearly 4,000 Indian soldiers who died fighting in Egypt and Palestine in the First World War and also houses 1,700 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War as well as several war graves of other nationalities, according to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website.
Located at the south end of the Suez Canal, the original Port Tewfik memorial was unveiled in 1926.
Jun 25, 2023 04:06 pm IST
MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweets on PM Modi's visit to Egypt
MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Sunday tweeted about PM Modi's visit to Egypt. He said, "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."
Jun 25, 2023 03:55 pm IST
'We felt like family when PM Modi interacted,' says member of Indian-diaspora Shujauddin Shabbir in Cairo
Shujauddin Shabbir Tambawala, one of the members of the Indian diaspora, who was also present at Al-Hakim Mosque, shared his excitement and said that he felt like family when he interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Egypt for a two-day visit.
Shujauddin Shabbir Tambawala mentioned, "Today is a very historic day because Prime Minister Narendra Modi came here to the Al-Hakim Mosque".
Jun 25, 2023 03:48 pm IST
'You are India's hero,': Indian community members in Egypt tell PM Modi
Members of the Indian community in Egypt showered fulsome praise on Narendra Modi, hailing him as "India's hero", as he became the first Indian prime minister to undertake a bilateral visit to the strategically located Middle East nation in 26 years.
Modi, who arrived in Egypt on Saturday after concluding a high-profile state visit to the US at the invitation of President Joe Biden, was given a rousing welcome at the Ritz Carlton hotel, where he interacted with the Indian diaspora in separate groups.
Jun 25, 2023 03:34 pm IST
What is the ‘Order of the Nile’ award conferred upon PM Modi?
The 'Order of the Nile' is a pure gold collar consisting of three-square gold units comprising Pharaonic symbols. It is conferred upon heads of states, crown princes, and vice presidents who offer Egypt or humanity invaluable services.
Jun 25, 2023 02:58 pm IST
'Order of the Nile' is 13th international award conferred upon PM Modi
In the past nine years of tenure, PM Modi received many international awards. This is the 13th such highest state honour that various countries across the world have conferred upon PM Modi.
The list of awards PM Modi received during the last 9 years of his tenure includes- 'Companion of the Order of Logohu' by Papua New Guinea, 'Companion of the Order of Fiji', Ebakl Award by the Republic of Palau, Order of the Druk Gyalpo, Legion of Merit by the US Government.
Jun 25, 2023 02:32 pm IST
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi confers PM Narendra Modi with 'Order of the Nile' award, in Cairo
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi conferred PM Narendra Modi with 'Order of the Nile' award, in Cairo
'Order of the Nile', is Egypt's highest state honour.
Jun 25, 2023 02:23 pm IST
PM Narendra Modi and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sign an MoU, in Cairo
PM Narendra Modi and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi signed an MoU, in Cairo on Sunday.
Jun 25, 2023 02:04 pm IST
PM meets Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo as a part of his two-day State visit to the Mediterranean nation, ANI reported.
Jun 25, 2023 01:47 pm IST
Pics: PM Modi at Heliopolis War Cemetery in Cairo
Jun 25, 2023 01:44 pm IST
PM Modi visits Heliopolis War Cemetery in Cairo
After paying visit to Al-Hakim Mosque, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Heliopolis War Cemetery in Egypt's Cairo and paid tribute to Indian soldiers who made supreme sacrifices during the First World War.
Jun 25, 2023 01:42 pm IST
Pic: PM Modi inside historic Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo

PM Modi at Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo on Saturday. (ANI)
This historic Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo is a 1,000-century-old and has a special significance as it was restored with the help of India's Dawoodi Bohra community.
Jun 25, 2023 01:30 pm IST
PM visits 10-century-old Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo
PM Modi visits Cairo's historic Al-Haqim Mosque.
Jun 25, 2023 01:12 pm IST
PM Modi to pay tribute to pay visit to Heliopolis War Cemetery in Cairo
PM Modi will on Sunday pay visit to Heliopolis War Cemetery in Cairo and will pay tributes ot Indian soldiers who sacrificed lives for Egypt during World War I. "It is a memorial for 3,799 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in various battles in Egypt during the First World War. So it is a very moving moment when the PM will visit and acknowledge the sacrifices made by Indians for international peace," Ajit Gupte, India's Ambassador to Egypt was quoted as saying by PTI.
Jun 25, 2023 12:41 pm IST
Modi in Egypt Day 1: PM discusses energy security, economy with Egyptian CEO, oil strategist
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with an Egyptian CEO and oil strategist on the first day of his two-day visit to Egypt.
Modi met Hassan Allam, CEO of Hassan Allam Holding Company, and Egyptian author and petroleum strategist Tarek Heggy in Cairo.
Jun 25, 2023 12:09 pm IST
PM Modi to visit 1,000-year-old Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo shortly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the 1,000-year-old 11th Century Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo on Sunday during his State visit to Egypt. The Mosque has a special significance as it has been restored with the help of India's Dawoodi Bohra community.
Jun 25, 2023 11:58 am IST
Modi in Egypt Day 1: PM meets Grand Mufti of Egypt

PM Modi with Grand Mufti of Egypt in Cairo on Saturday. (Twitter/@narendramodi)
“I was honored to meet the Grand Mufti of Egypt, Dr. Shawky Ibrahim Allam. We had rich discussions on the relations between India and Egypt, especially the cultural and people-to-people ties,” Modi's tweet read.
Jun 25, 2023 11:27 am IST
Modi's meeting with Yoga instructors from Egypt 

PM Modi meets Yoga instructors from Egypt on Saturday in Cairo. (Twitter/@narendramodi)
Prominent Yoga practitioners and instructors from Egypt, Reem Jabak and Nada Adel met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Cairo on Saturday, first day of State visit to the Middle East nation.
“Nada Adel and Reem Jabak are making commendable efforts to make Yoga popular across Egypt. Had a wonderful conversation with them in Cairo,” Modi wrote sharing the photo. 
Jun 25, 2023 11:04 am IST
Modi in Egypt: ‘Visit to usher in a new era,’ says Indian envoy
Ajit Gupte, India's envoy to Egypt, terms Modi's visit a ‘historic occasion.’ Read more
Jun 25, 2023 10:43 am IST
Modi in Egypt: PM's departure scheduled for today
After completing all his engagements, Modi will leave for New Delhi today itself. He left for his 2-nation tour on Tuesday morning.
Jun 25, 2023 10:24 am IST
Modi in Egypt: What is the significance of Al-Haqim Mosque?
The 1000-year-old shrine is the fourth-largest in the African nation, and was restored with the help of India's Dawoodi Bohra community. Read here
Jun 25, 2023 10:01 am IST
Modi in Egypt: PM's full schedule for day 2
He will begin the day by visiting Cairo's historic Al-Haqim Mosque, and conclude it at the Heliopolis War Grave cemetery. Read here
Jun 25, 2023 09:45 am IST
Modi in Egypt: Meet with Egyptian President today
The PM will also meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah-el Sisi, who, in January, became the first Egyptian leader to be the chief guest at India's annual Republic Day celebrations.
Jun 25, 2023 09:26 am IST
Modi in Egypt: PM to visit Al-Haqim Mosque, Heliopolis cemetery
On Sunday, the second and final day of his maiden State visit to Egypt, PM Modi will spend 30 minutes at the Al-Haqim Mosque, visit the Heliopolis War Grave cemetery, and participate in other engagements.