Vinay Kwatra on Sunday said that the "Order of the Nile" honour bestowed upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the substance of the strength of the partnership between the two nations.
Earlier, on Sunday, PM Modi held a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during which they signed an agreement to elevate the bilateral relationship to a "Strategic Partnership".
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during which they signed an agreement to elevate the bilateral relationship to a "Strategic Partnership".
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday conferred Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Egypt's highest state honour, the 'Order of the Nile' award, in Cairo.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on his first official state visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the visit serves as an opportune platform to further bolster collaboration and solidify the bond between the two nations, author Maheep writes.
The Prime Minister, who arrived in Egypt on Saturday (local time), is scheduled to hold a roundtable meeting with the Egyptian PM and meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden State visit to the United States as a "significant landmark" that "reaffirmed his stature as a global leader".
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande is on a three-day visit to Egypt to enhance bilateral Defence Cooperation and strengthen ties in areas of mutual interest of both countries.
It is believed that Egypt's move to swap its debt with China for strategic assets could be a part of its plan to disinvest state-backed assets, reported The Singapore Post.