PM Narendra Modi conferred Egypt’s highest honour ‘Order of the Nile’

 CAIRO: 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.

This is the 13th highest state honour that various countries across the world have conferred upon PM Modi and is a moment of pride for India. In the past nine years of his tenure, PM Modi has received many international awards, including Companion of the Order of Logohu, Companion of the Order of Fiji, and the Ebakl Award by the Republic of Palau, among others.

Meanwhile, PM Modi and Egyptian President El-Sisi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sunday in Cairo.

On Sunday, the Prime Minister visited the Heliopolis War Cemetery in Cairo, Egypt, and paid tribute to the Indian soldiers who made supreme sacrifices during the First World War.

On Sunday, PM Modi also visited the Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo.

The Al-Hakim Mosque is a significant historical and cultural site in Cairo, Egypt. The mosque stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage shared by India and Egypt.

What adds even greater significance to the PM's visit is the remarkable restoration of the Al-Hakim mosque, made possible through the unwavering dedication and support of the Dawoodi Bohra community. The Al-Hakim mosque, with its centuries-old legacy, serves as a beacon of religious and historical importance, showcasing the intermingling of Indian and Egyptian cultures.

PM Modi is on a State visit to Egypt from June 24–25.

PM Modi's Egypt visit comes as a reciprocal gesture following President El-Sisi's presence as the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations earlier this year. The visit of President El-Sisi to India proved to be highly successful, culminating in both nations mutually agreeing to elevate their relations to the status of a strategic partnership.

PM Modi held a roundtable meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Mostafa Madbouly, in Cairo on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Cairo. (ANI)

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