After concluding his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Egypt, the second of his two-nation tour. Prime Minister Modi will pay a state visit to Egypt on June 24-25, at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. This trip is significant because it is Modi’s first trip to Egypt and the first official bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Egypt since 1997. While there have been occasional visits in the past, they have mostly been for multilateral events.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Egypt comes on the heels of Egyptian President el-Sisi’s visit to India as the chief guest on Republic Day, indicating the strengthening of bilateral ties and the mutual desire to expand cooperation between the two countries.
PM Modi To Visit Historic Al-Hakim Mosque:
PM Modi will pay a visit to the 11th-century Al-Hakim Mosque during his two-day state visit.
The mosque was meticulously restored with the help of the Dawoodi Bohra community, emphasising the spirit of collaboration and cultural exchange. Furthermore, the prime minister will pay a visit to the Heliopolis War Cemetery to pay tribute to the valiant Indian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for Egypt during World War I.
PM Modi’s Pre-Meeting With India Unit To Highlight Strengthening Of India-Egypt Relations
Before meeting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with the India Unit, a distinguished group of high-ranking ministers established by President el-Sisi to strengthen bilateral relations with India, PTI reported.
Speaking at a press conference, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra emphasised the remarkable level of ministerial engagement between the two countries, emphasising the strategic partnership’s importance. In addition to political discussions, Prime Minister Modi’s itinerary includes interactions with the Indian community in Egypt, strengthening cultural ties between the two countries.
PM Modi Visit To Egypt: Minute-To-Minute Schedule:
June 24 (Saturday):
14:45 hrs (IST: 18:15) – Arrival in Cairo
17:10 hrs (IST: 20:40) – Roundtable meeting with Egypt’s Prime Minister
18:10 hrs (IST: 21:40) – Interactions with the Indian Community
18:50 hrs (IST: 22:20) – Meeting with the Grand Mufti of Egypt
19:15 hrs (IST: 22:45) – Interaction with Egyptian Thought Leaders
June 25 (Sunday):
09:30 hrs (IST: 13:00) – Visit to Al Hakim Mosque
10:30 hrs (IST: 14:00) – Visit to Heliopolis War Cemetery
11:00 hrs (IST: 14:30) – Programme at the Egyptian Presidency and Meeting with the Egyptian President
- Restricted Meeting
- Delegation Level Talks
- Signing of MoUs
- Press Statements
14:00 hrs (IST: 17:30) – Press briefing
15:00 hrs (IST: 18:30) – Departure for India
