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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.
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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.

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