PM Modi, Egypt President Sisi Hold Discussion On Cross-Border Terrorism
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India and Egypt also today exchanged MoUs in the fields of cyber security, culture, information technology, youth matters and broadcasting.
After meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that they have discussed security issues and cross-border terrorism.
Taking to Twitter PM Modi said, "President @AlsisiOfficial and I discussed ways to augment cooperation in healthcare, environment and global supply chains. We also talked about issues pertaining to security and the need to end cross-border terrorism."
Earlier today, PM Modi and El-Sisi held discussions at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. After the meeting, PM Modi announced that India has decided to elevate bilateral relations with Egypt to a strategic partnership.
"We've decided that under India-Egypt Strategic Partnership we will develop a long-term framework for greater cooperation in the fields of politics, security, economics and science," PM Modi said at a joint press conference after holding wide-ranging talks with visiting Egyptian President sisi," Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.