International relationsIndia bolsters ties with Global South heavyweight Egypt
Modi and Sisi seek strategic relationship, with focus on defense and energy
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
June 24, 2023 16:50 JST
Updated on June 24, 2023 23:54 JST
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.