PM thanks Egyptian president for gracing Republic Day function

New Delhi, Jan 26 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for gracing this years Republic Day parade function.Sisi had been invited by Modi as chief guest for this years parade.

The Egyptian President had arrived in India on January 24 on a three-day official visit."I am grateful to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for gracing this years Republic Day celebrations with his august presence.@AlsisiOfficial"," Modi tweeted.

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