Egypt's Sisi meets Modi, inks 'strategic partnership' on landmark India visit
The trip could lead to greater cooperation between India and Egypt on trade, the Suez Canal, green hydrogen and more.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi concluded a three-day visit to India on Friday. Egypt and India upgraded their political, economic and military relations during the trip.
What happened: Sisi arrived in India on Tuesday and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi the following day. On Thursday, Sisi and an Egyptian army contingent participated for the first time in an Indian military parade for the South Asian country’s Republic Day celebrations.
An Egyptian army contingent particpating in India's Republic day military parade for the first time ever, in presence of Egypt's President al-Sisi. pic.twitter.com/oSC0d9DN1a
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During the visit, Egypt and India decided to upgrade their relations to the level of a “strategic partnership.” The two countries pledged to work closer together on political, security, defense, energy and economic matters, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency.
