Abdel Fattah el-Sisi | The Egyptian President set to attend the Republic Day ceremony as chief guest
1 year, 11 months ago

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi | The Egyptian President set to attend the Republic Day ceremony as chief guest

The Hindu  

In June 2013, Egypt’s first democratically elected President post-revolution, Mohammed Morsi, was facing widespread public protests. The then Defence Minister and military Commander-in-chief, General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, announced that the army would step in if Mr. Morsi did not respond to the “will of the people”. Belonging to a family of arabesque furniture artisans, Mr. Sisi attended the area’s military-run school and later trained at the Egyptian Military Academy, graduating in 1977. In 2014, deciding to run for President, Mr. Sisi, then a Field Marshall, the highest-ranking officer in the country’s army, announced his resignation from the forces. The current visit Presently, as the President is scheduled to visit India for Republic Day, Egypt is reeling under an economic crisis, which Mr. Sisi’s administration pins on the Ukraine War.

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El-Sisi sworn in for third term as Egyptian president
8 months, 3 weeks ago

El-Sisi sworn in for third term as Egyptian president

Al Jazeera  

New term of six years is supposed to be el-Sisi’s last, according to the constitution. El-Sisi’s oathtaking on Tuesday marked what should be his final six-year stretch as leader of the Arab world’s most populous country, unless he again ushers through a constitutional amendment prolonging his tenure. El-Sisi came to power after the 2013 overthrow of the country’s first popularly …

Vantage | Why El Sisi is Egypt's, and world's, best bet in these times
1 year ago

Vantage | Why El Sisi is Egypt's, and world's, best bet in these times

Firstpost  

As the war in Gaza continues, Egypt needs stability. It is crucial for getting aid into the Gaza Strip and for negotiating with all the geopolitical players Egypt, the land of the Pharaohs, went through polls with about 112 million citizens. The incumbent president and the only major candidate, General Abdel Fattah El Sisi, has ruled Egypt since 2014, when …

Egypt to hold presidential vote in December as economic crisis worsens
1 year, 3 months ago

Egypt to hold presidential vote in December as economic crisis worsens

Al Jazeera  

The National Elections Authority says the vote will be held December 10-12; incumbent President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is a clear favourite. Egypt is set to hold a presidential vote in December, the elections body announced, and incumbent President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is widely expected to win despite the dire economic situation facing the country. A handful of politicians have already …

Egyptian President El-Sisi confers PM Narendra Modi with ‘Order of the Nile’ award
1 year, 6 months ago

Egyptian President El-Sisi confers PM Narendra Modi with ‘Order of the Nile’ award

The Hindu  

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, on June 25, conferred the country’s highest state honour “Order of the Nile” award on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here is the list of international awards conferred to Mr. Modi: Companion of the Order of Logohu: Papua New Guinea conferred the highest civilian award for championing the cause of unity of Pacific Island countries and …

Abdel Fattah El-Sisi | The General with an iron grip
1 year, 10 months ago

Abdel Fattah El-Sisi | The General with an iron grip

The Hindu  

In early 2011, the eyes of democratic activists worldwide were on Tahrir Square, as thousands descended on the public square at the heart of Cairo to demand the resignation of Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak. President Morsi made Mr. Sisi, who had won the hearts of many Egyptians for the military’s role during and restoring stability after the Tahrir Square protests, …

PM Modi welcomes Egyptian president Sisi ahead of Republic Day| Pics
1 year, 10 months ago

PM Modi welcomes Egyptian president Sisi ahead of Republic Day| Pics

Hindustan Times  

PM Modi welcomes Egyptian president Sisi ahead of Republic Day| Pics Egyptian president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will be the chief guest at the 74th Republic Day celebrations on Thursday. The prime minister said both India and Egypt view terrorism as the most serious security threat to humanity and had agreed that concrete measures are required to end cross-border terrorism.. 1 …

Why India chose Egypt’s Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as chief guest for Republic Day
1 year, 11 months ago

Why India chose Egypt’s Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as chief guest for Republic Day

Firstpost  

Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is the first Egyptian president to be invited as chief guest for Republic Day. Now as India champions the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is elevating the partnership After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, India is hosting a Republic Day guest. This time, sharing the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to witness the …

Egypt-India relations characterised by balance and stability: Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
1 year, 11 months ago

Egypt-India relations characterised by balance and stability: Abdel Fattah El-Sisi

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday congratulated the Indians for the 74th Republic Day and said that it is a “great privilege” to be chief guest on such a glorious national day. It is a great privilege to be a guest of honour and participate in the glorious national day,” Egyptian President Sisi said at the Rashtrapati …

In President Sisi visit, India and Egypt look to rekindle non-aligned era ties
1 year, 11 months ago

In President Sisi visit, India and Egypt look to rekindle non-aligned era ties

The Hindu  

Egyptian President Abdel Fateh el-Sisi arrived here on Tuesday on a four-day state visit. Former Indian Ambassador to Egypt Navdeep Suri said the invitation to Mr. Sisi as Republic Day chief guest was an “important gesture” by the Modi government at a time the world was “re-discovering multipolarity”. President Hosni Mubarak visited India in 2008, followed by Prime Minister Manmohan …

Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to boost economic ties with India during Republic Day visit
1 year, 11 months ago

Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to boost economic ties with India during Republic Day visit

Firstpost  

New Delhi: With Egypt facing a severe food shortage amid a spiralling economic crisis, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is expected to canvass opportunities for business tie-ups and bilateral co-operation during his visit to India for the Republic Day parade. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who is the guest of honour at this year’s Republic Day parade, is also scheduled to meet …

Video: Egypt prez in Delhi, will be Republic Day 2023 chief guest| 5 points
1 year, 11 months ago

Video: Egypt prez in Delhi, will be Republic Day 2023 chief guest| 5 points

Hindustan Times  

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El –Sisi has arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday to attend India's 74th Republic Day celebration as the chief guest. Republic Day 2023: Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in India. Read here: Republic Day 2023: Women officers to lead missile contingent, ride motorcycles Prime Minister Narendra Modi had sent a formal invitation to al-Sisi which …

Prez El-Sisi’s visit: Defence, cyber security in focus to boost India-Egypt ties
1 year, 11 months ago

Prez El-Sisi’s visit: Defence, cyber security in focus to boost India-Egypt ties

Hindustan Times  

India and Egypt are expected to sign about half a dozen agreements in areas ranging from agriculture to digital during President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s upcoming visit, with defence and security cooperation emerging as a key pillar in bilateral relations. People familiar with the matter said the two sides are expected to sign agreements to enhance cooperation in areas such as …

Egypt President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi invited as chief guest for Republic Day 2023
2 years, 1 month ago

Egypt President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi invited as chief guest for Republic Day 2023

Hindustan Times  

India has invited Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as the chief guest for the Republic Day in 2023, reflecting New Delhi’s continuing focus on the Arab world as it prepares for a year of high-profile diplomatic engagements, people familiar with the matter said. An invitation as chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations on January 26 is a signal honour …

Egypt’s military dominates 10 years after revolution
3 years, 10 months ago

Egypt’s military dominates 10 years after revolution

Al Jazeera  

Since the 19th century, Egypt’s army has played an outsized role in governing the country and continues to do so post-Arab Spring revolution. In the years since, the military’s involvement in the country’s politics and business has only grown, signalling that the institution will continue to dominate Egypt and retain its power base, independent of oversight. This is partly an …

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