WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Egypt on Saturday after concluding his US state visit during which he held talks with President Joe Biden and addressed the Joint Session of Congress.
This is the Prime Minister’s first visit to Egypt.
The two-day state visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is also the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister since 1997.
Modi was in the United States at the invitation of President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
His visit to the US began in New York, where he led a historic event at the UN headquarters to mark the 9th International Day of Yoga on June 21.
Later, in Washington DC, he was given a red carpet welcome by President Biden at the White House.
The two leaders held a historic summit on Thursday, followed by Modi’s address to Congress and a state dinner hosted at the White House by the Bidens in his honour.
The visit was marked by several important agreements to boost cooperation in key areas such as defense, space and trade.
Prime Minister Modi and President Biden hailed the “historic” pact to jointly produce jet engines in India to power military aircraft and the US drone deal.
With India and the US set to elevate their strategic partnership, GE Aerospace announced that it has signed a deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to jointly produce fighter jet engines for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Mk-II. Texas of the Indian Air Force.
In another major announcement, computer storage chip maker Micron said it will set up its semiconductor test and assembly plant in Gujarat, involving a total investment of $2.75 billion (around Rs 22.540 crore).
Modi also became the first Indian leader to address the Joint Session of the US Congress twice on Thursday.
During his speech, he sought action against state sponsors of terrorism. Modi also pushed strongly for reform of multilateral institutions, including the UN, and spoke enthusiastically of India’s ties with the United States.
On Friday, US Vice President Kamala Harris, along with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, hosted a luncheon for the Indian leader at the State Department. Modi also met with the top CEOs of the US and India at the White House.
Later that day, he addressed an event hosted by the Indian community in the US.
During his visit to Egypt, PM Modi is likely to interact with senior Egyptian government dignitaries, prominent Egyptian personalities and the Indian community, as well as hold talks with Sisi.
In January, during Sisi’s state visit, the two countries agreed to upgrade their relationship to a strategic partnership.
The Prime Minister will visit the Heliopolis Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Cairo, a solemn site that serves as a memorial to the nearly 4,000 Indian Army soldiers who served and perished in Egypt and Palestine during World War I.
You will also visit the 11th century Al-Hakim Mosque, restored with the help of the Dawoodi Bohra community.
In his departure statement on June 20, Modi said: “I am excited to pay a state visit to a close and friendly country for the first time.”
“We had the pleasure of hosting President Sisi as the main guest at our Republic Day celebrations this year. These two visits in the span of just a few months are a reflection of our rapidly evolving partnership with Egypt, which has risen to a ‘Strategic partnership’.’ during President Sisi’s visit.
“I look forward to my discussions with President Sisi and senior members of the Egyptian government to give further impetus to our civilizing and multifaceted partnership. I will also have the opportunity to interact with the vibrant Indian diaspora in Egypt,” Modi said.
This is the Prime Minister’s first visit to Egypt.
The two-day state visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is also the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister since 1997.
Modi was in the United States at the invitation of President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
His visit to the US began in New York, where he led a historic event at the UN headquarters to mark the 9th International Day of Yoga on June 21.
Later, in Washington DC, he was given a red carpet welcome by President Biden at the White House.
The two leaders held a historic summit on Thursday, followed by Modi’s address to Congress and a state dinner hosted at the White House by the Bidens in his honour.
The visit was marked by several important agreements to boost cooperation in key areas such as defense, space and trade.
Prime Minister Modi and President Biden hailed the “historic” pact to jointly produce jet engines in India to power military aircraft and the US drone deal.
With India and the US set to elevate their strategic partnership, GE Aerospace announced that it has signed a deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to jointly produce fighter jet engines for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Mk-II. Texas of the Indian Air Force.
In another major announcement, computer storage chip maker Micron said it will set up its semiconductor test and assembly plant in Gujarat, involving a total investment of $2.75 billion (around Rs 22.540 crore).
Modi also became the first Indian leader to address the Joint Session of the US Congress twice on Thursday.
During his speech, he sought action against state sponsors of terrorism. Modi also pushed strongly for reform of multilateral institutions, including the UN, and spoke enthusiastically of India’s ties with the United States.
On Friday, US Vice President Kamala Harris, along with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, hosted a luncheon for the Indian leader at the State Department. Modi also met with the top CEOs of the US and India at the White House.
Later that day, he addressed an event hosted by the Indian community in the US.
During his visit to Egypt, PM Modi is likely to interact with senior Egyptian government dignitaries, prominent Egyptian personalities and the Indian community, as well as hold talks with Sisi.
In January, during Sisi’s state visit, the two countries agreed to upgrade their relationship to a strategic partnership.
The Prime Minister will visit the Heliopolis Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Cairo, a solemn site that serves as a memorial to the nearly 4,000 Indian Army soldiers who served and perished in Egypt and Palestine during World War I.
You will also visit the 11th century Al-Hakim Mosque, restored with the help of the Dawoodi Bohra community.
In his departure statement on June 20, Modi said: “I am excited to pay a state visit to a close and friendly country for the first time.”
“We had the pleasure of hosting President Sisi as the main guest at our Republic Day celebrations this year. These two visits in the span of just a few months are a reflection of our rapidly evolving partnership with Egypt, which has risen to a ‘Strategic partnership’.’ during President Sisi’s visit.
“I look forward to my discussions with President Sisi and senior members of the Egyptian government to give further impetus to our civilizing and multifaceted partnership. I will also have the opportunity to interact with the vibrant Indian diaspora in Egypt,” Modi said.
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