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Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India from his week-long visit to the United States and Egypt late Sunday, after a string of headline-grabbing moments in New York, Washington DC and Cairo.
My visit to Egypt was historic. It will add renewed vigor to India-Egypt relations and will benefit the people of our two countries,” Modi wrote on Twitter before leaving for New Delhi. He had arrived in Cairo on June 24 for his first visit to Egypt. Prior to this, PM Modi led an event at UN Headquarters to celebrate the 9th International Day of Yoga, held talks with US President Joe Biden and senior administration officials, addressed Congress and met with top US executives, and signed several deals to enhance cooperation in key areas such as defense. space and trade.
Here’s a look at the highlights from Modi’s visits to the US and Egypt
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Prime Minister Modi meets Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and receives the ‘Medal of the Nile’
Today, Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Order of the Nile, Egypt’s highest honor, by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the Presidential Palace in Cairo.
With great humility I accept the Order of the Nile. I thank the government and people of Egypt for this honor. It denotes the warmth and affection they have towards India and the people of our nation. pic.twitter.com/ZTh3g0nn9P
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 25, 2023
Established in 1915, the Order of the Nile is awarded to heads of state, crown princes, and vice presidents who provide invaluable services to Egypt or humanity. This is the thirteenth honor bestowed upon Prime Minister Modi. (read more)
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Meeting with the Grand Mufti of Egypt
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on his first state visit to Egypt, met the Grand Mufti of the Republic, Dr. Shawky Ibrahim Abdul Karim Allam, in Cairo on Saturday.
“He had rich discussions on India-Egypt relations, particularly cultural and people-to-people ties,” Modi wrote on Twitter.
We were honored to meet the Grand Mufti of Egypt, His Eminence Professor Shawqi Ibrahim Allam. Conduct rich discussions on relations between India and Egypt, particularly cultural and people-to-people ties. pic.twitter.com/GMx4FCx2E0
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 24, 2023
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In the United States, Prime Minister Modi is addressing the US Congress
A key moment of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the US was the speech delivered by the members of Congress. In an hour-long speech, he touched on a variety of topics such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the US’s place in India’s scheme of things, the importance of women’s empowerment, sustainability and technological revolution, the vitality of democracy and more. Read Shubhajit Roy’s detailed report on the title.
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Star-studded formal dinner
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a state dinner hosted by the US President at the White House on June 22, where the two leaders expressed that the occasion celebrates the great bond of friendship between India and the US. Billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani, Google CEO Sunder Pichai and Apple CEO Tim Cook were among the 400 guests invited to the state dinner held in honor of Prime Minister Modi at the White House. (read more)
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Prime Minister Modi responds to a journalist’s question during joint lobbying
US President Joe Biden at his side, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that “democracy is part of our DNA”, and “there is absolutely no discrimination” regardless of “sect, creed, religion and gender”. He was responding to a reporter’s question about steps his government would like to take to improve minority rights in India and support freedom of expression.
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At the joint news conference where the leaders took questions from one reporter on each side, Biden said, about being asked about raising issues of human rights and democracy with the visiting prime minister, “The prime minister and I had a good discussion about democratic values…and that’s the best part about it.” Our relationship. We are clear with each other and respect each other.” (read more)
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Technology and defense partnerships and more
The joint statement issued by India and the United States affirmed the two countries’ vision as “among the world’s closest partners – a partnership of democracies looking to the 21st century with hope, ambition, and confidence” (embed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJFEkmTtPRs (/embed)
Joint statement “No corner of the human project is spared from the partnership between our two great countries that stretches across the seas to the stars,” he stressed. These are the main points from the 58-paragraph joint statement and “fact sheet” released by the White House. Here are 8 key elements of the joint statement.
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Leading celebrations of the International Day of Yoga at the United Nations
In an early morning video message on the 9th International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that yoga unites people around the world and is an extension of the idea that the world is one family. This, he said, is the basis for the theme of India’s G20 presidency: “One Land, One Family, One Future”.
He led a yoga session at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, where he was joined by senior officials, envoys, and dignitaries from more than 180 countries.
amazing! # Yoga Yoga lovers brought together at @And HQ, set a new Guinness World Record. Such is the unifying power of Yoga in action, which is the ‘Yoga of Vasudeva Kutumbakam’ – the world indeed is one family. A defining moment for yoga lovers. pic.twitter.com/8r9RPA2MnY
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2023
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In Cairo, Prime Minister Modi visits Heliopolis war cemetery
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Heliopolis in Cairo and paid tribute to the Indian soldiers who fought bravely and gave their lives in Egypt and Palestine during the First World War.
Tribute to the brave soldiers of India whose bravery will never be forgotten.
At the Heliopolis War Memorial, I honored our brave soldiers who gave their lives in the First World War in Egypt. pic.twitter.com/m1DkXbNK9g Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 25, 2023
Modi gave floral greetings and signed the visitor’s book at the cemetery that includes the Heliopolis Monument (Tawfik Port) and the Heliopolis Monument (Aden). The Heliopolis Monument (Tawfik Port) commemorates the nearly 4,000 Indian soldiers who died fighting in Egypt and Palestine in World War I. (read more)
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Visit the historic Al-Hakim Mosque
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Cairo’s historic 11th-century Al-Hakim Mosque, which has been restored with the help of India’s Dawoodi Bohra community. The prime minister is seen appreciating the intricate carvings on the walls and doorways of the mosque, which was built in 1012.
We were honored to visit the historic Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo. It is a profound testament to the richness of Egypt’s heritage and culture. pic.twitter.com/4VgzkagHcB
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 25, 2023
Al-Hakim is more than a thousand years old, and it is the fourth oldest mosque in Cairo, and the second Fatimid mosque to be built in the city. The area of the mosque is 13,560 square meters, and the famous central courtyard covers an area of 5,000 square meters. (read more)
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Visit the pyramids of Giza
Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured the Great Pyramids of Giza on the outskirts of the Egyptian capital, which were among the Seven Wonders of the World.
I thank Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly for accompanying me to the pyramids. We had a rich discussion about the cultural history of our countries and how to deepen these ties in the times to come. pic.twitter.com/WiXFhTP4QP
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 25, 2023
Modi, accompanied by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, visited the three pyramids of the Fourth Dynasty erected on a rocky plateau on the west bank of the Nile near Giza (Giza) in northern Egypt. Modi was seen seeking details about the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is the largest Egyptian pyramid and served as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu, who ruled under the Old Kingdom’s Fourth Dynasty. (read more)
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