India bolsters ties with Global South heavyweight Egypt

Modi and Sisi seek strategic relationship, with focus on defense and energy

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In this file photo, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, left, shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Jan. 25. © Reuters

SABER RABIE and KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writers

CAIRO/NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his first official visit to Cairo on Saturday, with a senior official from his government saying the leader will meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi with "a very sharp focus" on strengthening defense and economic cooperation.

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