By Neha Yadav
Published Jun 25, 2023

Hindustan Times
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PM Narendra Modi's Maiden State Visit To Egypt

PM Narendra Modi began his state visit to Egypt on May 24, 2023, and was received by Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouly upon his arrival in Cairo

This is the first bilateral visit to Egypt by an Indian prime minister in 26 years after IK Gujral

PM Modi was welcomed by the Indian diaspora dressed up in traditional attire at the Ritz Carlton Hotel

He also met the Grand Mufti of Egypt, Dr Shawki Ibrahim Abdel-Karim Allam on the first day of the State visit and held discussions on bilateral relations between India and Egypt

PM Modi met Egypt's prominent yoga practitioners and instructors, Reem Jabal and Nada Adel

He also met the CEO of Hassan Allam Holding Company and petroleum strategist Tarek Heggy in Cairo. They discussed a range of topics including energy security and economy

PM Modi met with the newly set up India Unit in the Egyptian Cabinet headed by the Egyptian PM

He also visited the 1000-year-old Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo that is known to have been restored with the help of India's Dawoodi Bohra community