Modi PM Narendra Modi meets President of Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, discusses ways to further deepen the partnership
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi was received by the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt,Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi at Al-Ittihadiya Palace on Sunday.
"The two leaders warmly recalled the State Visit of President Sisi as the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations in January 2023, and welcomed the momentum it has imparted to bilateral relations," read an official statement.
They agreed that the newly established ‘India Unit’ in Egyptian Cabinet was a useful tool in steering bilateral collaborations.
Prime Minister and President Sisi also discussed further cooperation in G-20, highlighting the issues of food and energy insecurity, climate change and the need for Global South to have a concerted voice.
The Prime Minister looked forward to welcoming President Sisi in New Delhi in September 2023 for the G20 Leaders Summit.
An agreement to elevate the bilateral relationship to a "Strategic Partnership" was signed by the to leaders.
Three MoUs in the fields of Agriculture, Archaeology & Antiquities and Competition Law were also signed.
Prime Minister of Egypt, Mostafa Madbouly and a number of other senior Cabinet Ministers were present. From the Indian side, EAM, NSA and senior officials were present.
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