Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visits to the United States and Egypt have garnered great respect and honour for India as a whole, according to Union minister Meenakashi Lekhi. As the Minister welcomed PM Modi back to India, she highlighted the immense significance of the reception and the impact it will have on the nation’s future.
Lekhi praised the gesture of Mary Millben, an award-winning singer who sought the blessings of PM Modi by touching his feet. She also commended the PM’s award of the Order of the Nile, Egypt’s highest state honour, by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
PM Modi’s six-day visit to the US included meetings with Indian and American CEOs, such as Tesla CEO Elon Musk. At the White House, he was received with a guard of honour and ceremonial welcome, hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. PM Modi also addressed a joint session of the US Congress for the second time, becoming the first Indian leader to do so.
During his visit to Egypt, PM Modi elevated the bilateral relationship between the two nations to a Strategic Partnership by signing an agreement with President El-Sisi. PM Modi also visited the pyramids of Giza and the Al-Hakim Mosque, where he paid tribute to Indian soldiers who lost their lives during World War I.
The visits to the US and Egypt demonstrate PM Modi’s efforts to build strong, lasting relationships with important allies. The respect and honour he received during these visits serve to strengthen India’s standing on the global stage.
The visits also highlight PM Modi’s commitment to deepening cooperation between India and other nations in various areas including trade and investment, defence, security, renewable energy, cultural and people-to-people ties.
Overall, PM Modi’s diplomatic efforts have earned him and the nation high levels of admiration from other world leaders. His visits serve as evidence of India’s growing importance on the global stage and the nation’s commitment to building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with other countries.
