Indian Prime Minister Visits Egypt, Signs Trade Deals and Strengthens Bilateral Ties

Modi became the first Indian PM to visit Egypt in over 20 years and met with President el-Sissi.
The leaders agreed to increase trade between the two nations to $12 billion annually within five years.
El-Sissi awarded Modi the Order of the Nile, Egypt's highest state honor, highlighting the deep ties between the two nations dating back to the 1950s.
The visit and new agreements aim to strengthen strategic and economic partnerships between the two countries across areas like trade, food security, renewable energy, information technology, and defense.
India sees Egypt as a vital trade partner, especially for accessing trade through the Suez Canal.