Modi is visiting Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. This is the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Egypt in 26 years.
India should consider negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) with Egypt as the Mediterranean nation holds huge potential for the domestic industry in various sectors like agri products, steel items and light vehicles, according to exporters.
Modi's visit, the first by any Indian PM since 1997, is of significance as Egypt has traditionally been one of India's most important trading partners in the African continent.
During the meeting which took place on Saturday, the first day of his ongoing state visit to Egypt, the Grand Mufti fondly recalled his recent visit to India and highlighted the strong cultural and people to people relations between India and Egypt.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left for India after concluding his first-ever visit to Egypt, where he held talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and was conferred with the Arab country s highest honour Order of the Nile .