Sushma Swaraj in Egypt: India and Egypt sign agreements in Cairo

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is currently on her two-nation tour to Egypt and Germany, met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo on Monday and signed agreements between both the countries. 

Swaraj arrived in Cairo on Sunday for her two nation tour of Egypt and Germany. She was received at the airport by India's Ambassador to Egypt Sanjay Bhattacharyya.

India and Egypt have enjoyed a history of close contact from ancient times. Since the 1980s, there have been four Prime Ministerial visits from India to Egypt: Rajiv Gandhi (1985); P. V. Narasimha Rao (1995); I. K. Gujral (1997); and Dr. Manmohan Singh (2009). 

Signing of agreements between India & Egypt in Cairo. pic.twitter.com/jYkKrYWjKh

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Speaking to the Indian diaspora in Egypt on Monday, she said a "unique transformation" is taking place in India in both economic and political fronts and that the Narendra Modi government was determined to take the country to "new heights".

Appealing the diaspora community to be part of the 'India growth story' she said, "We are committed to good governance, transparency, inclusive and sustainable growth and we as the government is ushering into an era of rapid eco development. There is a positive and upbeat business sentiment in our country."

The External Affairs Minister said the mood and the perception about India had changed because the Modi government has shown "will and determination" in the last 15 months to ensure rapid economic development.

Swaraj on Monday also took time out of her busy schedule to visit the 'Great Pyramid' of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the world.