Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi are now holding delegation level talks in New Delhi. <br/><br/>The two leaders are expected to hold discussions on key issues including terrorism and deepening economic engagement.<br/><br/>After the talks, there will be a joint press statement by the two leaders. <br/><br/>Earlier, President Sisi was accorded ceremonial welcome at the forecourts of the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Yesterday, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.<br/><br/>According to sources, Mrs Swaraj highlighted India-Egypt trade in the meeting which she said is still below the potential.<br/><br/>Mrs. Swaraj outlined some economic reforms and flagship initiatives launched by India which offer enormous potential for further diversification of trade and investment ties with Egypt. She said apart from rice, Egypt could also import Indian wheat and milk, in which India is a world leader.<br/><br/>She said that the visit of President Sisi also provided an opportunity to upgrade security ties and anti-terror cooperation with the highly strategic African nation.<br/><br/>Showing gratitude, Mr Sisi said, both the countries share centuries old ties which has remained resilient. He recalled his previous meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed his desire to take the bilateral relationship to a new level.<br/><br/>President Pranab Mukherjee will host a Banquet in this evening in the honour of Mr Sisi.
News On AIR | September 2, 2016 11:46 AM
Indo-Egypt Bilateral talks underway