PM Modi lauded the community for their contribution towards strengthening India-Egypt ties.
“Deeply moved by the warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Egypt. Their support and affection truly embody the timeless bonds of our nations. Also noteworthy was people from Egypt wearing Indian dresses. Truly, a celebration of our shared cultural linkages,” PM Modi tweeted.
After his arrival on Saturday, PM Modi held a meeting with the India Unit, a group of high-level ministers constituted by El-Sisi in March to enhance India-Egypt relations. The meeting also saw the presence of seven members of the Egyptian Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.
The talks reportedly focussed on strengthening trade relations and enhancing strategic engagements between the two nations.
“In his first engagement in Cairo, PM @narendramodi held a meeting with the newly setup India Unit in the Egyptian Cabinet @CabinetEgy, headed by PM Mostafa Madbouly. Seven Cabinet Ministers and senior officials were present in the meeting,” Arindam Bagchi, official spokesperson of India’s ministry of external affairs tweeted.
Bagchi siad that the discussions focussed on “deepening cooperation across a range of areas including trade and investment, renewable energy, green hydrogen, IT, digital payment platforms, pharma and people to people ties.”
