LIVE: PM Modi Concludes State Visit To Egypt, Emplanes For India

Updated: Sunday, June 25, 2023, 19:59 [IST]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday discussed deepening trade and economic relations with Egypt in his first meeting with the India Unit, a new group of high-level Egyptian ministers led by his counterpart Mostafa Madbouly.

Seven members of the Egyptian Cabinet, led by Madbouly, were present at the meeting with Modi, the first engagement in Egypt, where he arrived this afternoon after a three-day visit to the US.

LIVE: PM Lands in Cairo for Two-day State Visit, Received by Egyptian PM at Airport

Here, we bring you live updates of Modi's US visit:

Jun 25, 2023, 7:59 PM IST

Glimpses from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit to Egypt. PM Modi was on a two-day State visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

#WATCH | Glimpses from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit to Egypt.

PM Modi was on a two-day State visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. pic.twitter.com/3dsxOOXCMc
— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2023

Jun 25, 2023, 7:53 PM IST

BJP national president JP Nadda, MPs of the party from Delhi and Delhi BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport as he returns to the country after concluding his State Visits to the US and Egypt.

Jun 25, 2023, 7:01 PM IST

Concluding his first State visit to Egypt and the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emplaned for India. 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".

Jun 25, 2023, 6:05 PM IST

Prime Minister also extended an invitation to the (Egypt) President for the G20 Summit which is upcoming in September 2023: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra

Jun 25, 2023, 5:49 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra says, "PM Narendra Modi is on a State visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. This is the PM's first visit to Egypt. He arrived yesterday afternoon and was warmly received by the PM of Egypt at the airport and was also accorded a ceremonial welcome yesterday, including the Guard of Honour at the airport."

Jun 25, 2023, 4:50 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Great Pyramid of Giza in Cairo, Egypt.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Great Pyramid of Giza in Cairo, Egypt. pic.twitter.com/QY851jeDsJ
— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2023

Jun 25, 2023, 4:41 PM IST

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says, "It was a bipartisan invitation that was given to the PM to address the joint House (in the US) and it was a very significant event. For the second time for a PM to be called to address a joint session of the US Congress and to have received such a standing ovation is a matter of pride for all of us in this country. During that visit and the speech in particular, PM has expressed very clearly where India and US relationship stand and what is it that it can do towards global order..."

Jun 25, 2023, 3:35 PM IST

In the past nine years of tenure, PM Modi received many international awards. This is the 13th such highest state honour that various countries across the world have conferred upon PM Modi.

Jun 25, 2023, 2:45 PM IST

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi confers PM Narendra Modi with 'Order of the Nile' award, in Cairo.

#WATCH | Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi confers PM Narendra Modi with 'Order of the Nile' award, in Cairo

'Order of the Nile', is Egypt's highest state honour. pic.twitter.com/e59XtoZuUq
— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2023

Jun 25, 2023, 2:23 PM IST

PM Modi and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sign an MoU, in Cairo.

Jun 25, 2023, 2:02 PM IST

PM Modi meets Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in Cairo

Jun 25, 2023, 2:00 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Heliopolis War Cemetery in Egypt's Cairo and pays tribute to Indian soldiers who made supreme sacrifices during the First World War.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Heliopolis War Cemetery in Egypt's Cairo and pays tribute to Indian soldiers who made supreme sacrifices during the First World War. pic.twitter.com/pXs4D1AhQJ
— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2023

Jun 25, 2023, 1:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met prominent personalities in Egypt including Tarek Heggy, a renowned thinker and petroleum strategist, and discussed global geopolitics, energy security, radicalism and on ways to foster closer cooperation with Indian companies in different sectors.

Jun 24, 2023, 10:55 PM IST

Watch: PM Narendra Modi interacts with the members of the Indian community in Cairo during his two-day State visit to Egypt

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi interacts with the members of the Indian community in Cairo during his two-day State visit to Egypt pic.twitter.com/PJxR8JuVOR
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2023

Jun 24, 2023, 10:54 PM IST

Discussions focused on deepening cooperation across a range of areas including trade & investment, renewable energy, green hydrogen, IT, digital payment platforms, pharma and people-to-people ties. PM thanked Egypt for setting up this dedicated high level India Unit and appreciated the whole of government approach: Ministry of External Affairs

Jun 24, 2023, 10:53 PM IST

In his first engagement in Cairo, PM Modi held a meeting with the newly setup India Unit in the Egyptian Cabinet, headed by Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouly. Seven Cabinet Ministers and senior officials were present in the meeting: Ministry of External Affairs

In his first engagement in Cairo, PM Modi held a meeting with the newly setup India Unit in the Egyptian Cabinet, headed by Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouly. Seven Cabinet Ministers and senior officials were present in the meeting: Ministry of External Affairs pic.twitter.com/JZTiK2hZQ5
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2023

Jun 24, 2023, 9:42 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi holds meeting with Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouly in Cairo.

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi holds meeting with Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouly in Cairo pic.twitter.com/Ha2HL6Wyeb
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2023

Jun 24, 2023, 9:40 PM IST

Before PM Modi's roundtable meeting with the Egyptian PM in Cairo, the Tricolour is hoisted ahead of the Egyptian flag, in recognition of the special relationship between the two countries & the significance Egypt attaches to ties with India

#WATCH | Before PM Modi's roundtable meeting with the Egyptian PM in Cairo, the Tricolour is hoisted ahead of the Egyptian flag, in recognition of the special relationship between the two countries & the significance Egypt attaches to ties with India pic.twitter.com/FYH3ZKTsZ2
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2023

Jun 24, 2023, 9:39 PM IST

"Meeting PM Modi today was a unique experience. The PM is closely associated with the Bohra community. I feel proud that our PM came here to meet us," says a member of the Indian diaspora in Cairo, Egypt.

#WATCH | "Meeting PM Modi today was a unique experience. The PM is closely associated with the Bohra community. I feel proud that our PM came here to meet us," says a member of the Indian diaspora in Cairo, Egypt. pic.twitter.com/qdJ7L6KOs0
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2023

Jun 24, 2023, 8:45 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked his Egyptian counterpart Mostafa Madbouly “for the special gesture of welcoming me at the airport.”

Jun 24, 2023, 7:17 PM IST

Watch | PM Modi Interacts With Indian Diaspora in Cairo

#WATCH | PM Modi receives a warm welcome from members of the Indian community at the hotel in Cairo

PM Modi is on a two-day State visit to Egypt pic.twitter.com/JTy2wqstEz
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2023

Jun 24, 2023, 7:16 PM IST

Indian diaspora eagerly waiting to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

Egypt | Enthusiasm in the Indian community to welcome PM Modi as they await his arrival at The Ritz Carlton in Cairo pic.twitter.com/zJ9MpxQiqo
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2023

Jun 24, 2023, 6:34 PM IST

"PM Modi's visit to Egypt will further strengthen the relations between the two countries," says Amarnath Das, a member of the Indian diaspora in Cairo.

#WATCH | "PM Modi's visit to Egypt will further strengthen the relations between the two countries," says Amarnath Das, a member of the Indian diaspora in Cairo. pic.twitter.com/uf2qzrxdeP
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2023

Jun 24, 2023, 6:34 PM IST

WATCH | We all are very thrilled to meet PM Modi in Cairo. Around 300-350 people have been invited here to meet the PM today: Deepti Singh, President of the Indian Community Association in Egypt

#WATCH | We all are very thrilled to meet PM Modi in Cairo. Around 300-350 people have been invited here to meet the PM today: Deepti Singh, President of the Indian Community Association in Egypt pic.twitter.com/W9aJlatlE6
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2023

Jun 24, 2023, 6:33 PM IST

Bora Community people carrying Indian flags enter in lobby of the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Cairo where PM Narendra Modi is staying during his state visit to Egypt. They (Bora Community) are being followed by the Indian Community people.

Bora Community people carrying Indian flags enter in lobby of the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Cairo where PM Narendra Modi is staying during his state visit to Egypt. They (Bora Community) are being followed by the Indian Community people. pic.twitter.com/pg63hlhE4z
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2023

Jun 24, 2023, 6:26 PM IST

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi elaborates on PM Modi's first bilateral visit to Egypt as the PM lands in Cairo.

#WATCH | MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi elaborates on PM Modi's first bilateral visit to Egypt as the PM lands in Cairo pic.twitter.com/v8jepgcZRK
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2023

Jun 24, 2023, 6:25 PM IST

Watch: PM Narendra Modi received by the Egyptian PM on his arrival at Cairo.

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi received by the Egyptian PM on his arrival at Cairo pic.twitter.com/uBe7lIYIau
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2023

Jun 24, 2023, 6:21 PM IST

"Gandhi", a poem by Egyptian poet Ahmed Shawqi on Mahatma Gandhi's role in India's independence struggle, showcased in Cairo hotel where PM Modi is scheduled to arrive shortly

Egypt | "Gandhi", a poem by Egyptian poet Ahmed Shawqi on Mahatma Gandhi's role in India's independence struggle, showcased in Cairo hotel where PM Modi is scheduled to arrive shortly pic.twitter.com/BJZQtI5vl8
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2023

Jun 24, 2023, 6:15 PM IST

PM Modi lands in Egypt for the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM after 26 years. In a special honour, the Egyptian PM is at the airport to receive him. PM Modi will also inspect a guard of honour on his arrival.

#WATCH | PM Modi lands in Egypt for the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM after 26 years.

In a special honour, the Egyptian PM received PM Modi at the airport in Cairo. The PM was given a Guard of Honour on his arrival. pic.twitter.com/kq0Zpaxd5s
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2023

Jun 24, 2023, 1:16 PM IST

"Historic state visit being accorded to PM Modi by US President Joe Biden is reflective of strengthening engagement between 2 great and large democracies, to scale up the Indian market and its requirements, combined with our overlapping strategic interest, create both an opportunity and imperative for businesses on either side...to expand bilateral trade & commerce, to strengthen engagement including strategic sectors such as defence, space, 5G, semi-conductor amongst others and collaborate to co-develop critical and emerging technologies...": Baba Kalyani, Chairman & MD, Bharat Forge Ltd and founding president of Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers.

Jun 21, 2023, 9:19 am IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met CEOs, economists, scientists, scholars, entrepreneurs, academicians, health sector experts in New York on June 20

Jun 21, 2023, 9:23 am IST

"Our beloved PM will be leading the Yoga Day celebrations at the United Nations Headquarters, it symbolises India's growing strength, increasing relevance on the world stage...": Piyush Goyal, Union Minister

Jun 21, 2023, 9:24 am IST

"What Elon Musk said, reveals a lot about India's leadership and PM. Big personalities across the world are also praising PM Modi now...PM Modi's US visit has just begun, and a lot of things are going to take place...it is going to be a historic moment...": Anurag Thakur, Union Minister.

Jun 21, 2023, 9:25 am IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Grammy award-winning Indian-American singer Falu (Falguni Shah) and her family in New York.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Grammy award-winning Indian-American singer Falu (Falguni Shah) and her family in New York. pic.twitter.com/3TFq1hrYpm
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023

Jun 21, 2023, 9:26 am IST

Twitter does not have a choice but to obey local governments: Musk

#WATCH | Twitter and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk after meeting PM Modi in New York, says "Twitter does not have a choice but to obey local governments. If we don't obey local government laws, we will get shut down so the best we can do is to work close to the law in any given country,… pic.twitter.com/4B4mgzxz9e
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023

Jun 21, 2023, 9:27 am IST

Grammy award-winning Indian-American singer Falu (Falguni Shah) (@FaluMusic) after meeting PM Modi says "It was so nice to see him, we have worked together for 6 months. He loved the album cover and the song. He said let's hope a lot of people benefit from the song and the cause is taken care of"

#WATCH | New York, USA: Grammy award-winning Indian-American singer Falu (Falguni Shah) (@FaluMusic) after meeting PM Modi says "It was so nice to see him, we have worked together for 6 months. He loved the album cover and the song. He said let's hope a lot of people benefit from… pic.twitter.com/I2ib7ZKhYd
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023

Jun 21, 2023, 9:39 am IST

India like the US is a vibrant democracy and the two nations are going to continue to work on their bilateral relationship, the White House said.

Jun 21, 2023, 9:42 am IST

"Democracy is tough. We know that. We have seen it firsthand here in this country. It is tough, you have got to work at it." "India has a vibrant democracy, and they, too, work at it. No democracy at any given point in time reaches perfection," he said.

Jun 21, 2023, 9:48 am IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a unique yoga session at the UN Headquarters on Wednesday in a historic celebration to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga that will see the participation from top UN officials, envoys from across and the world and prominent individuals.

Jun 21, 2023, 9:55 am IST

The visit also includes an address by the prime minister to the joint session of the US Congress on June 22. He is currently in New York. National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby told a news conference here on Tuesday that:

Jun 21, 2023, 9:59 am IST

Jun 21, 2023, 10:08 am IST

In a video message on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Modi said India has always nurtured traditions that unite, adopt and embrace and made a fervent appeal to eliminate contradictions, hurdles and resistances through yoga.

Jun 21, 2023, 10:14 am IST

Modi said Indians have welcomed new ideas, conserved them and celebrated the country's rich diversity. Yoga strengthens such feelings, expands the inner vision, and connects us with that consciousness which makes us feel the unity of the living being giving a basis of love for the living being, the prime minister said. "We have to eliminate our contradictions, blockages and resistances through Yoga. We have to present the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ as an example to the world,” Modi said.

Jun 21, 2023, 10:38 am IST

Nobel prize-winning American economist Paul Romer who met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York on Tuesday (local time) commended India's model of Aadhar-based authentication saying that the country can "really show the world how to do it right."

Jun 21, 2023, 11:05 am IST

Prime Minister Modi and the former chief economist of the World Bank discussed India's digital path, including the adoption of Aadhar and cutting-edge solutions such as Digilocker during their meeting. They also discussed various initiatives being undertaken by India for urban development, according to a statement by the Prime Minister's office.

Jun 21, 2023, 12:03 pm IST

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative to lead a yoga session in a historic celebration to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga at the UN Headquarters that will saw participation from top UN officials, envoys from across and the world and prominent individuals.

Jun 21, 2023, 12:10 pm IST

The Ukraine issue will come up in the discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden, a White House official said.

Jun 21, 2023, 12:12 pm IST

National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said that the Ukraine issue will come up in the discussions between PM Modi and US President, but to what "degree specifically they will talk about a peace summit or a peace proposal, I cannot say right now".

Jun 21, 2023, 12:31 pm IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US First Lady Jill Biden will visit the National Science Foundation on Wednesday where they would interact with Indian and American students, the White House has said.

Jun 21, 2023, 12:44 pm IST

PM Modi, US First Lady Jill Biden to visit National Science Foundation

“The First Lady will highlight career-connected learning and workforce training programmes and partnerships between high schools, community colleges, and universities with employers," The White House said in a statement.

Jun 21, 2023, 1:04 pm IST

PM Modi, US First Lady Jill Biden to visit National Science Foundation

"During the visit, the First Lady and the Prime Minister will meet with students from the US and India and participate in a moderated conversation,” The White House said.

Jun 21, 2023, 1:24 pm IST

Today, on the occasion of International Yoga Day, Prime Minister Modi is going to do yoga in New York, Yoga events are being organised at different places in the country as well. Every caste, every class, and every community in the world is propounding that Yoga is useful for health: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Jun 21, 2023, 1:44 pm IST

The official State visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US showcases the strength and resilience of the India-US partnership, according to an official from the previous Trump administration.

Jun 21, 2023, 1:48 pm IST

Lisa Curtis, senior fellow and director of the Indo-Pacific Security Programme at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) think-tank said that the visit also underscores the importance that the Biden administration attaches to New Delhi’s role in challenging China’s rise in the region.

Jun 21, 2023, 1:57 pm IST

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the White House this week will showcase the strength and resilience of the US-India partnership and the importance the Biden administration attaches to India’s role in challenging China’s rise in the region, Curtis said.

Jun 21, 2023, 2:07 pm IST

The UNWTO supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to promote tourism in India, a country rich in culture with a huge potential to attract more investment in the sector, a top official of the global organisation said in Goa.

Jun 21, 2023, 2:46 pm IST

I thank PM Modi for his close relationship with the United States and our economic ties that we bring together in technology and innovation, said US Congressman Michael T McCaul as he welcomes PM Modi on his state visit to the USA.

Jun 21, 2023, 3:40 pm IST

The diplomatic highlight of prime minister Modi's trip to the United States will undoubtedly be the formal dinner hosted by President Biden and his wife, First Lady Jill Biden, which will feature a specially designed vegetarian menu.

Jun 21, 2023, 3:44 pm IST

This will be Biden's third State dinner so far; the first two were for France president Emmanuel Macron in December and South Korea's Suk-Yeol in April.

Jun 21, 2023, 4:04 pm IST

On the second day of his state visit to the US, PM Modi will lead the Yoga Day event at the United Nations headquarters.