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Biden speaks to Al-Sisi, appreciates Egypt's role in aid delivery to Gaza

They also discussed the importance of protecting civilian lives, respect for international humanitarian law, and ensuring that Palestinians in Gaza are not displaced to Egypt or any other nation

Biden speaks to Al-Sisi, appreciates Egypt's role in aid delivery to Gaza
Updated On : 30 Oct 2023 | 10:07 AM IST

Egyptian president to witness Republic Day Parade as chief guest today

El-Sisi, who is on a four-day visit to India, and accompanied by a high-level delegation will witness the Republic Day Parade

Egyptian president to witness Republic Day Parade as chief guest today
Updated On : 26 Jan 2023 | 9:21 AM IST

India, Egypt decides to elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership

India and Egypt on Wednesday decided to elevate their ties to the level of strategic partnership with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi vowing to expand ties in areas of defence and security, trade and counter-terror cooperation. After his wide-ranging talks with Sisi, Modi said the two sides were unanimous in their view that terrorism is the most serious security threat to humanity and that they agreed that concrete measures are needed to end cross-border terrorism. The two sides inked five agreements providing for cooperation in areas of culture, IT, cyber security, youth matters and broadcasting. In his media statement in the presence of Sisi, Modi also said that both sides have decided to take the bilateral trade to USD 12 billion in next five years. "We have decided that under the India-Egypt strategic partnership, we will develop a long-term framework for comprehensive cooperation in political, security, economic and scientific

India, Egypt decides to elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership
Updated On : 25 Jan 2023 | 6:03 PM IST

Modi hold talks with Egyptian Prez Sisi, focuses to improve bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held wide-ranging talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, focusing on ways to enhance bilateral ties in a range of areas, including agriculture, digital domain, culture and trade. The 68-year-old influential Arab leader, who arrived here on Tuesday on a three-day visit, is the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations. "Deepening our bond with Egypt -- the natural bridge that connects Asia with Africa. PM @narendramodi and President @AlsisiOfficial hold talks adding momentum to the multifaceted India-Egypt relations marked by civilisational, cultural & economic linkages and deep-rooted P2P ties," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted. The Egyptian president visited India in October 2015 to participate in the third India-Africa Forum Summit. This was followed by his state visit in September 2016. This is the first time that the Egyptian president has been invited as the chief guest to India's Republic .

Modi hold talks with Egyptian Prez Sisi, focuses to improve bilateral ties
Updated On : 25 Jan 2023 | 1:13 PM IST

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi heads to India amid investment push

Egypt is trying to drum up foreign investment as it tries to manage a dollar shortage that has led to a sharp depreciation of the Egyptian pound

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi heads to India amid investment push
Updated On : 24 Jan 2023 | 3:47 PM IST

India eyes economic, military ties with Egypt during El-Sisi's visit

The Egypt President being chief guest at the Republic Day parade portends a beneficial partnership

India eyes economic, military ties with Egypt during El-Sisi's visit
Updated On : 22 Jan 2023 | 9:49 PM IST

US President Biden, Egypt counterpart Sisi discuss regional, int'l issues

The two leaders discussed a number of regional and international issues including the Russia-Ukraine crisis as well as developments in Libya, Yemen and Syria

US President Biden, Egypt counterpart Sisi discuss regional, int'l issues
Updated On : 12 Nov 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

What is COP27, and what issues are expected to be discussed at the summit?

Among other top agendas is the discussion on compensating the poor or developing nations for the 'loss and damage' due to climate change

What is COP27, and what issues are expected to be discussed at the summit?
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 10:58 AM IST

India committed to COP27 under Egyptian presidency: Jaishankar to Prez Sisi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held discussions with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and highlighted India's commitment to the success of COP27 under the Egyptian presidency

India committed to COP27 under Egyptian presidency: Jaishankar to Prez Sisi
Updated On : 16 Oct 2022 | 11:38 PM IST

Egypt's President al-Sisi heads to Qatar for 1st visit after 4-yr row

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi headed to Doha, the capital of Qatar, for a two-day visit, the first-of-its-kind in four years

Egypt's President al-Sisi heads to Qatar for 1st visit after 4-yr row
Updated On : 14 Sep 2022 | 7:04 AM IST

Biden, Egypt's al-Sisi discuss cooperation, global supplies of food, energy

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and US President Joe Biden discussed cooperation between the two countries, the repercussions of the global food crisis, and the disruption of energy supplies

Biden, Egypt's al-Sisi discuss cooperation, global supplies of food, energy
Updated On : 17 Jul 2022 | 8:13 AM IST

Egyptians wrap up the second stage of parliamentary vote; counting begins

Egyptians wrapped up voting in the second and final stage of parliamentary elections, which were almost certain to produce a lower chamber packed with supporters of President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi

Egyptians wrap up the second stage of parliamentary vote; counting begins
Updated On : 09 Nov 2020 | 8:04 AM IST

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi to run for re-election in 2018

Egypt will hold its 2018 presidential race from March 26 to 28

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi to run for re-election in 2018
Updated On : 20 Jan 2018 | 4:11 PM IST

Egypt's President gives Army three months to restore Sinai security

Al-Sisi ordered Army Chief of Staff Mohamed Farid Hegazi as well as the Ministry of Interior and the police forces to bring back peace to Sinai

Egypt's President gives Army three months to restore Sinai security
Updated On : 29 Nov 2017 | 11:18 PM IST