US President Joe Biden expressed his appreciation for the strong relationship between the United States and India, emphasizing its global significance. He stated on Twitter that the friendship between the two nations has reached new heights and is more robust and dynamic than ever before. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to Biden’s tweet, agreeing that the friendship between their countries contributes positively to the world.
He further mentioned that his recent visit to the US strengthened their bond even further. Prime Minister Modi’s visit included meetings with top Indian and American CEOs, a state dinner at the White House hosted by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, a State Luncheon by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Vice President Kamala Harris, and an interaction with the Indian diaspora. After concluding his visit to the US, Prime Minister Modi traveled to Egypt, where he engaged in various meetings and engagements, including a roundtable meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
During the visit, an agreement was signed to elevate the bilateral relationship to a “Strategic Partnership,” focusing on areas such as trade, investment, defense, security, renewable energy, culture, and people-to-people ties. Prime Minister Modi was honored with Egypt’s highest state honor and also visited historical landmarks in Egypt, including the pyramids of Giza, Al-Hakim Mosque, and the Heliopolis War Cemetery, where he paid tribute to Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during World War I. Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Egypt was a result of an invitation extended by President El-Sisi in January 2023, when the Prime Minister was the Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations.
