As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (June 24) embarked on his two-day state visit to Egypt, the hotel in Cairo is adorned with a special exhibition showcasing photographs from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s previous visit to India. The exhibition serves as a visual testament to the strong bilateral relations between the two countries. Additionally, the presence of several members from the Indian community adds to the warm welcome awaiting PM Modi upon his arrival.
The news agency ANI shared a video tour of the hotel, which shows a special exhibition of photographs from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s visit to India, as well as other photographs highlighting Egypt and India’s cultural and bilateral relations. The video also shows a large number of the Indian diaspora.
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Poetic Tribute To Gandhi: Egyptian Poem On Mahatma Gandhi’s Legacy
As PM Modi is scheduled to arrive shortly, a special tribute to Mahatma Gandhi takes centre stage at a Cairo hotel. The poem “Gandhi,” written by renowned Egyptian poet Ahmed Shawqi, honours Mahatma Gandhi’s role in India’s struggle for independence.
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Indian Diaspora In Egypt Eagerly Awaits PM Modi, Expresses Excitement And Pride:
Alka Walia, a member of the Indian diaspora residing in Egypt for the past 17 years, expressed her excitement and gratitude for the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She remarked, “We feel lucky and excited to have PM Modi in Egypt. His presence here signifies a special connection between our two nations,” she was quoted as saying by ANI.
Toral Mehta, another long-time resident of Egypt for more than two decades, expressed her feelings about the momentous occasion. She expressed, “Today is a very proud moment for all of us as we are going to see PM Modi on Egyptian soil. For me, this country is as good as my own country as I have been here for so long. With Modi Ji coming here, I am having two countries together on one soil,” ANI shared in a video.