PM Modi conferred Egypt’s highest state honour

PM Modi conferred Egypt’s highest state honour

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Category : Awards Published on: June 27 2023

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the 'Order of the Nile,' Egypt's highest honor, by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisiduring a ceremony at the Presidential palace in Cairo on 25th June.
  • The 'Order of the Nile' was established in 1915 and is bestowed upon heads of states, crown princes, and vice presidents who have rendered invaluable services to Egypt or humanity. 
  • This is the 13th highest state honor conferred upon Prime Minister Modi.
  • During the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Egypt in 26 years, India and Egypt elevated their relationship to a 'Strategic Partnership' following extensive discussions between Modi and El-Sisi.
  • Egypt's historic Al-Hakim Mosque has been restored with the assistance of India's Dawoodi Bohra community.
  • Al-Hakim Mosque is the fourth oldest mosque in Cairo and the second Fatimid mosque built in the city.
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