First State Visit by PM Narendra Modi to Egypt

On May 24, 2023, PM Narendra Modi began his state visit to Egypt and was welcomed upon arrival in Cairo by Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouly.

Indian Prime Minister IK Gujral is making his first bilateral trip to Egypt in 26 years.

At the Ritz Carlton Hotel, PM Modi was welcomed by the Indian diaspora dressed in traditional garb.

On the first day of the State visit, he also spoke with Dr. Shawki Ibrahim Abdel-Karim Allam, the Grand Mufti of Egypt, and they discussed the bilateral relations between India and Egypt.

PM Modi met Reem Jabal and Nada Adel, two well-known yoga instructors and practitioners in Egypt.

In Cairo, he also met Tarek Heggy, a petroleum strategist, and the CEO of Hassan Allam Holding Company. They spoke about a variety of issues, including the economy and energy security.