Defence Minister reaches Cairo on two-day official visit to Egypt

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached Cairo on 19 September on a two-day official visit to Egypt. 

IMPORTANT FACTS -

• During the visit, Rajnath Singh will hold bilateral talks with the Minister of Defence and Defence Production, General Mohammad Zaki.

• Rajnath Singh's visit aims to further strengthen defence cooperation and friendship between India and Egypt.

• The two ministers will review bilateral defence ties, explore new initiatives to intensify military ties and focus on deepening cooperation between the defence industries of the two countries.

• An MoU will also be signed to promote defence cooperation between India and Egypt.

• Singh will also meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

India - Egypt Relations : 

• Egypt is one of the largest investment destinations for India with the current Indian investment of USD 3.15 billion.

• Indian companies are working on several projects in Egypt.

• To strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries, an Indian Air Force team arrived in Egypt on 22 June to participate in a bilateral 'Strategic Leadership Program' with the Egyptian Air Force.

• Earlier in November last year, Chief of Air Staff Chief Marshal VR Chowdhury had gone to Egypt for his five-day visit to attend the Air Power Symposium and Defence Exhibition (EDEX) in Cairo.

• The year 2022 has special significance as it marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Egypt.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -

About Egypt :

• Capital - Cairo

• President - Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

• Official Language - Arabic

• Official Religion - Islam

• Currency - Egyptian pound