PM Modi conferred with Egypt’s highest state honor ‘Order of the Nile’

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Sunday conferred Egypt’s highest state honor ‘Order of the Nile’ on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Cairo. This is the 13th highest state honor that various countries around the world have conferred on PM Modi and it is a proud moment for India. In the last nine years of his tenure, PM Modi has received several international awards, including Companion of the Order of Logohu, Companion of the Order of Fiji and the Abakal Award by the Republic of Palau.

Meanwhile, PM Modi, Egyptian President El-Sisi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Cairo, Egypt on Sunday.
The Prime Minister on Sunday visited the Heliopolis War Cemetery in Cairo, Egypt and paid tributes to Indian soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during World War I. PM Modi also visited Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo on Sunday.

#Watch , Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi conferred the ‘Order of the Nile’ award on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Cairo.

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

The Al-Hakim Mosque is an important 11th-century historical and cultural site in Cairo, Egypt. This mosque stands as a testimony to the rich cultural heritage shared by India and Egypt. Highlighting the Prime Minister’s visit is the remarkable restoration of the Al-Hakim Masjid, which has been made possible through the unwavering dedication and support of the Dawoodi Bohra community.

The Al-Hakim Mosque, with its centuries-old heritage, serves as a symbol of religious and historical importance showcasing the fusion of Indian and Egyptian cultures. PM Modi is on a state visit to Egypt from 24-25 June. PM Modi’s visit to Egypt comes as a reciprocal gesture following President el-Sisi’s appearance as the chief guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations earlier this year. President al-Sisi’s visit to India proved to be highly successful, as a result of which the two countries mutually agreed to elevate their relationship to the level of a strategic partnership.

PM Modi held a round table meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Mustafa Madbouly in Cairo on Saturday. After landing in Egypt, the Prime Minister arrived at a Cairo hotel to a rousing welcome and chants of ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Modi-Modi’. Several members of the Indian community were present at the Ritz Carlton Hotel to welcome PM Modi.

The Indian diaspora displayed their enthusiasm by waving the tricolor and chanting “Modi-Modi” and “Vande Mataram”. Many children were also present among the NRIs. Many people also sang Indian songs and presented cultural programs to welcome PM Modi.