Jena, an Egyptian woman, dressed in a saree, greeted PM Modi by singing the popular Hindi song from the movie 'Sholay', 'Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Chhodenge'.
Instituted in 1915, the 'Order of the Nile' is conferred upon heads of state, crown princes, and vice presidents who offer Egypt or humanity invaluable services
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.