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Cairo, Ramses Hilton Hotel, 24 October 2010
 Cotton Textile Export promotion council Delegation from India visits Egypt [Exhibition-cum-Buyer-Seller Meet at Ramses Hilton]
Giza, Pyramids Area, 23 October 2010
Members of The Indian Embassy participate in 'Egypt Race For The Cure', in support of Breast Cancer Awareness
Cairo, Al Azhar University, 19 October 2010
Ambassador R. Swaminathan meets the President of Al Azhar University, Prof. Dr. Abdullah Al Husseini Hilal
Port Said, Chamber of Commerce, 17 October 2010
Ambassador R. Swaminathan interacting with Port Said Chamber of Commerce
Port Said, Port Said University, 17 October 2010
Lecture on India – Egypt Relation by Ambassador R. Swaminathan and an Interaction with Students at Port Said University as a part of India Week Celebration
Port Said, 17 October 2010
Governor of port Said at the Inauguration of International Non-Violence Day at Port Said
Port Said, Mubarak Library, 17 October 2010
Winners of the Painting Competition held in connection with India Week Celebration at Port Said with the Governor of Port Said
Cairo, India House, 11 October 2010
Lunch with Commonwealth Ambassadors at the India House to celebrate the Delhi Commonwealth Games
Giza, Orman Garden, 10-21 October 2010
Children participating in the 'Glimpses of India' Painting Competition organised by MACIC
Cairo, Gomhouria Theatre, 03 October 2010
Closing Ceremony of The Days of Indian Culture in Egypt
Cairo, Marriott Hotel, 03 October 2010
Inauguration of Vibrant Gujarat Road - Show
Cairo, 02 October 2010
The Ranganiketan Troupe performing at Prince Taz Palace
Alexandria, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, 01 October 2010
Indian Cultural Performance by Talash & Halar Groups at Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
Cairo, 30 September 2010
Talaash & Halar Lok Kala Kendra Troupes performing at Qubat El Ghori with Egyptian Troupes
Port Said, Mubarak Library, 30 September 2010
Performance by Manipuri Dance Troupe Ranganiketan at Mubarak Library, Port Said
Alexandria, Sayed Darwish Theatre, 29 September 2010
Performance by Manipuri Dance Troupe Ranganiketan at Sayed Darwish Theatre, Alexandria
Beni Suef, Cultural Palace, 29 September 2010
Performance of Odissi Dance by Ranjana Gauhar and Group at Beni Suef Cultural Palace
Cairo, Cairo Opera House, 28 September 2010
Inaugural of The Days of Indian Culture in Egypt
Cairo, Opera House, 28 September 2010
Inauguration of the Photo Exhibition of Contemporary Indian Art by the Minister for Culture, ARE, H. E. Mr. Farouk Hosni
Cairo, 27 September 2010
President of the EIFA, Dr. Ali El Din Hilal with Director General of ICCR, Mr. Suresh Kumar Goel
Cairo, 27 September 2010
Minister for Culture ARE, H. E. Farooq Hosni with Director General of ICCR, Mr. Suresh Kumar Goel
Cairo, 26 September 2010 [Evening]
Inauguration of the Indian Film Week, - Panel Discussion on "Indian Cinema - Then and Now"
Cairo, 26 September 2010 [Morning]
Director General of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Mr. Suresh Kumar Goel meets Secretary General of Supreme Council for Antiquities Dr. Zahi Hawwas
Director General of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Mr. Suresh Kumar Goel meets Secretary General of Supreme Council for Antiquities Dr. Zahi Hawwas. Also present were Ambassador R. Swaminathan and Director [MACIC].
Cairo, India House, 21 September 2010
ITEC Day on the Nile
Suez, 19 September 2010
Inauguration of the Egypt Global Silicates Plant in Suez by the Governor of Suez, H. E. Major General Mohammed Saif El Din Ahmed Galal and Ambassador R. Swaminathan
Cairo, MACIC, 01 September 2010
An Iftar Banquet at MACIC
Minister (Culture) & Director of MACIC has hosted an Iftar Banquet at MACIC for the Indian Students
Egypt, 25 August - 04 September 2010
The Rajastani Sufi music troupe performing in Egypt
The Rajastani Sufi music troupe performing at the Samaa International Sufi Music and Chanting Festival
Cairo, India House, 19 August 2010
Indian Ambassador hosted Ramadan Iftar
Indian Ambassador to Egypt H. E. Mr. R. Swaminathan hosted on Thursday 19th August 2010 a Ramadan Iftar Banuet for a host Egyptian Ministers and high ranking officials
Smart Village, 16 August 2010
Inauguration of Pan-Africa E-Network
Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Mr. S.M. Krishna and Hon’ble Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Arab Republic of Egypt,
H. E. Dr. Tarek Kamel jointly inaugurated the Pan African E-Network Project on Monday, the 16th August, 2010 by conducting a video-conference through a video link between New Delhi and Cairo via the E-Learning Centre in Alexandria
Cairo, India House, 15 August 2010
Independence Day of India
On the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of India’s Independence, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at India House ‘Bharat Bhawan’, 19 Mohamed Mazhar Street, Zamalek, at 08:30 hours on Sunday, 15 August 2009.
H.E .Mr. R. Swaminathan, Ambassador of India to Egypt hoisted the Indian tricolour.
Smart Village, 13 August 2010
Ambassador R.Swaminathan meeting with H. E. Dr. Tarek Mohamed Kamel Minister of Communications and Information Technology
Cairo, Arab League, 08 August 2010 (Evening)
H. E. Ms. Vijaya Latha Reddy, Vice Minister in the Ministry of External Affairs of India meeting with H. E. Amre Moussa, Secretary General of the League of Arab States
During her visit to Egypt H. E. Ms. Vijaya Latha Reddy, Vice Minister in the Ministry of External Affairs of India had a meeting with H. E. Amre Moussa, Secretary General of the League of Arab States and discussed Indo-Arab Relations
Cairo, Arab League, 08 August 2010 (Morning)
5th Round of Arab - India Talks
During the visit of H. E. Ms. Vijaya Latha Reddy, Vice Minister in the Ministry of External Affairs of India hold the 5th round of the India-Arab League Political Consultations on 8 August 2010.
The Arab League delegation was led by H. E. Mr. Hesham Youssef, Chief of the Cabinet of Arab League Secretary General. The consultations reviewed the institutional mechanisms to strengthen ties between India and the Arab States.
Alexandria, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, 07 August 2010
Gifting of books on Rabindranath Tagore
During her visit to Bibliotheca Alexandrina H. E. Ms. Vijaya Latha Reddy, Vice Minister in the Ministry of External Affairs of India gifted a set of books on Rabindranath Tagore
Cairo, Foreign Office, 05 August 2010
India holds Foreign Office Consultations with Egypt
The 8th session of the India-Egypt Foreign Office Consultations was held in Cairo on 5 August 2010.
The Indian delegation to the talks was led by H. E. Ms. Vijaya Latha Reddy, Vice Minister in the Ministry of External Affairs of India.
The Egyptian delegation was led by H. E. Ambassador Ahmed Amin Fathalla, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt
Cairo, 28 July 2010
An Exhibition of Water Colour Paintings on " Monuments of India" at MACIC [July 28 – August 31, 2010]
The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) is organizing an exhibition of water colour paintings by Indian painter Kashi Nath Das. His Excellency Mr Hossam Nassar, First Under Secretary of State for Foreign Cultural Relations in the Ministry of Culture, Arab Republic of Egypt and Ambassador of India to Egypt Mr R.Swaminathan have inaugurated the exhibition on 28 July, 2010 at the Centre, Cairo.
Kashi Nath Das, born in Kolkata in May 1973, is one of India’s prominent young painters. After spending his early years in Kolkata and winning recognition at the state level for his artistic works, Kashi Nath Das moved to Delhi for his Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the College of Arts, University of Delhi (2004) where he won medals and awards for his paintings at the all-India level.
His works grace several institutional collections including those of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, the College of Arts, New Delhi, and leading Indian hotels. He has participated in several national and international painting exhibitions.
Cairo, 28 July 2010
Ambassador R.Swaminathan meeting with H. E. Ambassador Moshira Khatab Minister of State for Family & Population
Cairo, 27 July 2010
Visit of Indian Chemical Industry [CAPEXIL] delegation to Egypt
A trade delegation from the Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council of India (CAPEXIL) led by Mr. S. Sengupta, Deputy Director, CAPEXIL visited Egypt to explore avenues for increase in commercial exchanges between India and Egypt.
The delegation represents 12 Indian companies in the sectors of granite and natural stones, ceramic and sanitary wares as well as non-mineral products such as auto tyres, tubes and related products including auto belts and other rubber and stationary products.
The delegation was holding a Buyer Seller Meet at Ramses Hilton on 27th July, 2010 and another BSM at Alexandria Chamber of Commerce on on 28th July, 2010.
Port Said, 05 July 2010
Ambassador R.Swaminathan with H. E. Major General Mustafa Abdel Latif, Governor of Port Said
City Stars Intercontinental Hotel, Cairo, 04 July 2010 [Evening]
Indian Fashion Show
Fashion show in connection with the textile exhibition organised by the Synthetic Rayon Textile Export Promotion Council of India [SRTEPC] at Al Sarayah Hall at City Stars Intercontinental Hotel, Cairo, on 4 July 2010 at 19:00 hrs
City Stars Intercontinental Hotel, Cairo, 04 July 2010
Inauguration of the Indian Textiles Exhibition
A Textile Exhibition organised by the Synthetic Rayon Textile Export Promotion Council of India [SRTEPC] at Al Sarayah Hall at Intercontinental Hotel, City Stars, Cairo 4-5 July 2010.
Cairo, 22 June 2010
Ambassador R. Swaminathan presents a copy of the Holy Quran in Hindi to Dr. Mahmoud Hamdy Zakzouk, Ministry of Awqaf (Religious Endowments)
Cairo, 22 June 2010
Ambassador R. Swaminathan meeting with Mrs. Aisha Abdel Hadi Abdel Ghani, Minister of Manpower and Immigration
MACIC, Cairo, 21 June 2010
A Panel Discussion titled “Indian Cinema through Egyptian Eyes” at the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture, Cairo
The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC), in cooperation with Egypt-India Friendship Association (EIFA), has organized a panel discussion titled “Indian Cinema through Egyptian Eyes” on Monday, June 21, 2010 at the Centre’s premises. The main speakers were famous Egyptian film actor Mahmoud Yassin and leading film critic Magda Kheiralla.
H. E. Dr. Ali El Din Hilal, President, Egypt India Friendship Association and H.E. Ambassador of India R. Swaminathan spoke on the occasion
Ramses Hilton, Cairo, 17 June 2010
Visit of Indian Chemical Industry Delegation to Egypt
A trade delegation consisting of twenty three members of Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Export Promotion Council, popularly known as “CHEMEXCIL” has visited Cairo from 16th to 17th June, 2010 to explore trade opportunities in chemical sector between India and Egypt.
Following the success of its previous visits during the last four years from 2006-2009, CHEMEXCIL was holding a Buyer-Seller Meet at Ramses Hilton Hotel, Cairo on Thursday, 17th June, 2010. The delegation has hold Business Interaction sessions and also plans to visit chemical and textile factories during their visit.
Cairo, 13 June 2010
Ambassador R. Swaminathan with His Eminence Sheikh Ahmed Tayyeb
Qena, 10 June 2010
Ambassador R. Swaminathan with H. E. General Magdi Ayoub, Governor of Qena
Cairo, 31 May 2010
Ambassador Swaminathan with H. E. Dr. Sayed Abdou Mostafa Meshaal, Minister of State for Military Production
MACIC, Cairo, 26 May 2010
A Panel Discussion on “India-Africa Relations” at the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture, Cairo
The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC), in cooperation with Egypt-India Friendship Association (EIFA), organized a panel discussion on “India-Africa Relations” on Wednesday, 26 May 2010 at 6. 30 p.m. at the Centre’s premises.
The panel consisted of H. E. Raphael Malonga, Ambassador of the Republic of Congo and Acting Dean of the African Group of Ambassadors who also presided over the function, Dr Ali El Din Hilal, President, EIFA, who moderated the session, H. E. Ambassador Ahmad Haggag, Secretary General, African Society and H. E. Mr. R. Swaminathan, Ambassador of India to Egypt.
Since times immemorial, India has enjoyed close relations with the countries of Africa. In recent times, these relations have further strengthened and become broad based. A vibrant India and a resurgent Africa are witnessing an intensification of relations and growing convergence of interests in their common quest for sustainable economic growth and development.
This panel discussion, which coincides with the celebration of Africa Day, is a part of a lecture series organised by the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture, in collaboration with EIFA which commenced in April 2009
Cairo, 17 May 2010
Ambassador R. Swaminathan meeting with H. E. Dr. Hani Helal, Minister of Higher Education
Sharqiya Governorate, Zagazig University, 16 May 2010
India Week at Zagazig University (16–19 May 2010)
The Embassy of India in Cairo and the Zagazig University are jointly organising an “India Week” from 16 to 19 May 2010 at the premises of Zagazig University.
The event jointly inaugurated on Sunday, 16 May 2010 at 1100 hrs by H. E. Councilor Yehia Abdel Magid, Governor of Sharqiya Governorate; Dr. Maher Al Domiaty, President, Zagazig University and H. E. Mr. R. Swaminathan, Ambassador of India to Egypt.
The week long festival will include a talk on India-Egypt relations by Ambassador R. Swaminathan, a separate interaction session with the students from the Institute of Asian Studies of the University; a photo exhibition titled,
“India-Egypt: A Photographic Retrospective” and display of books on and related to India at the Indian pavilion which will also exhibit a variety of Indian tea and spices. Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture,
the cultural wing of the Embassy, will be organising a yoga demonstration cum workshop on 18 May 2010 and screening of Indian Feature Films with Arabic subtitles daily during the festival.
The programme also includes interaction with the members of the Sharqiya Chamber of Commerce to discuss potential opportunities for promoting bilateral economic and commercial cooperation
Sharqiya Governorate, 16 May 2010
Ambassador R. Swaminathan meeting with H. E. Councilor Yehia Abdel Magid, Governor of Sharqiya Governorate
MACIC, Cairo, 14 May 2010
A Tribute to Rabindranath Tagore
To commemorate the birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore (7 May), a function has been organized at the premises of the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) on Friday, 14 May 2010 at 7 p.m.
The programme included recitation of Tagore’s poems, rendering of Rabindra sangeet and dance. Light refreshments served at the end of the function
Cairo Opera House, Cairo, 12 May 2010
Al Nour wal Amal Chamber Orchestra performance at the Small Hall, Cairo Opera House
In collaboration with the MACIC, Al Nour wal Amal Chamber Orchestra recently completed highly successful tour of India
Cairo University, Cairo, 09 May 2010
“Arab-India Relations: Realities and Prospects” Lecture by Ambassador R. Swaminathan at the Centre for Asian Studies
Gomhuria Theatre, Cairo, 05 May 2010
Distribution of Prizes for Winners of the “Glimpses of India” Painting Competition at Gomhuria Theatre
The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC), Embassy of India, Cairo, was pleased to announce that renowned radio artist Abla Fadila and Ambassador of India to Egypt H. E. Mr. R Swaminathan have distributed prizes and certificates to the 95 winners of the 15th annual “Glimpses of India” painting competition at a ceremony that was organized at the Gomhuria Theatre at Abdeen at on May 5, 2010.
Abla Fadila has been working with Cairo Radio for about five decades recounting stories for children. Her voice is recognized all over Egypt and she is a beloved friend and mother figure to millions of Egyptians who have grown up listening to stories read out by her.
To commemorate the birthdays of Mahatma Gandhi, father of the Indian nation, Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India’s first Education Minister, the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) has been conducting a painting competition for Egyptian children called the “Glimpses of India” painting competition in November every year in cooperation with the Ministry of Education of ARE
Nile Diplomatic Club, Cairo, 04 May 2010
International Food Festival
Helwan University, Helwan, 02 May 2010
Presentation on 'India and Indian Culture'
Presentation on 'India and Indian Culture' at the English Language Department, Faculty of Art, Helwan University
Embassy, Cairo, 02 May 2010
Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation [ITEC]
Meeting with the senior officials in varous Ministries / Departments in Egypt, who are coordinating nomination of Egyptian Candidates for attending ITEC courses.
Egypt, 29 April - 02 May 2010
Visit of SEA Delegation [Solvent Extractors Association] to Egypt
A Delegation consists of 15 members from the Solvent Extractors Association [SEA] visited Egypt from 29th April to 2nd May, 2010 to explore the possibility of exporting Animals and Poultries feed to Egypt
Embassy, Cairo, 30 April 2010
Anand Mela organized by Annapurna Club at the Chancery premises
Marsa Matrouh, 22 April 2010
Ambassador R. Swaminathan meeting with H. E. General Ahmed Hussien Moustafa Ibrahim, Governor of Marsa Matruah
Egypt, 21-22 April 2010
Visit of Mumbai Pharma Association to Cairo for Buyer & Seller Meeting [BSM]
A trade delegation comprising Business persons from Mumbai Pharma Association has visited Egypt from 21st and 22nd April, 2010 to explore avenues for increase in trade between India and Egypt. A BSM was organized by Embassy at its premises
Egypt, 17-20 April 2010
Visit of a delegation from Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry [FICCI] to Egypt
A delegation from Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is visiting Egypt from 17th April to 20th April 2010. FICCI delegation had a meeting with the Egyptian Businessmen Association
MACIC, Cairo, 18 April 2010
A lecture titled “Down Memory Lane – The India I know” at the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture, Cairo
The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC), in cooperation with Egypt-India Friendship Association, organized a lecture titled “Down Memory Lane-The India I Know” by Mr. Mursi Saad El-Din, Editor-in-Chief of Egypt Today magazine on Sunday, 18 April 2010 at 6 p.m, at the Centre’s premises.
Both as an eminent journalist and a senior civil servant Dr. Mursi is familiar with India and Indians. His career began as a journalist with the Egyptian Gazette, after which he was appointed as Secretary of the Egyptian Institute in UK for 12 years. In London, he took to reviewing English language titles.
His book reviews used to appear frequently in the local press making him one of the most prolific book reviewers of his time. He was the first cultural attaché to be posted to an Egyptian embassy, the first translator of contemporary English literature into Arabic, the first official spokesman of late President Anwar Sadat, the first director of the Egyptian State Information Service.
He was also founder of the Afro-Asian Pen Club, a prolific author of children's books and a respected columnist of ‘Al-Ahram’. His TV programme ‘Open Forum’ was a trend setter in Egypt. At 85 years, he continues to actively write in the press.
H.E. Dr Ali El Din Hilal, President, Egypt India Friendship Association and H.E Ambassador of India R Swaminathan spoke also on the occasion.
Cairo, Al-Orman Public Park, 06-18 April 2010
15th “Glimpses of India” annual painting competition for school children
The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC), Embassy of India, Cairo, announced the 15th “Glimpses of India” annual painting competition for school children for the age groups 6-12 years (Primary), 13-15 years (Preparatory) and 16-18 years (Secondary).
The Centre has invited students from Government, Private and National Institutes schools in Cairo, Giza, Helwan and 6th October City to participate in the competition which has besn held at Al-Orman Public Park at Giza from April 6 to 18, 2010. Around 5000 students are expected to participate
Cairo, Ramses Hilton, 17 April 2010
India participates in a Charity Bazaar at Ramses Hilton
Embassy of India, Cairo participated in a Charity Bazaar organized by Tahsin El Seha Association on Saturday 17 Aril 2010 at Ramsis Hilton Hotel. Bazaar has been inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Ali Moselhy, Minister of Social Solidarity.
Cairo, Embassy, 16 April 2010
Egypt-India Friendship Association marks “Orphans’ Day”
The Egypt-India Friendship Association (EIFA) in cooperation with the Embassy of India in Cairo organized a cultural event marked “Orphans’ Day” at the Embassy of India, on Friday, 16 April 2010.
Popular young Egyptian singer Mr. Louai has performed during the event. Children from various orphanages participated in the event
Aswan, 10 April 2010
Ambassador R. Swaminathan meeting with H. E. General Mustafa Ahmed El Sayed, Governor of Aswan
Cairo, Embassy, 08 April 2010
Visit of Indian Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Delegation to Egypt
In view of some news reports appearing in the Egyptian media in past few weeks doubting the quality of the Indian buffalo meat and alleging the presence of sarcocyst in the meat exported to Egypt, the Embassy of India, Cairo, Egypt and APEDA, India liked to present to the Egyptian media some basic facts about the meat exported from India. India greatly values the concerns of the Egyptian consumers
Minia, Minia University, 29 March - 05 April 2010
“India Week” at Minia University
The Embassy of India in Cairo and the Minia University were jointly organising an “India Week” from 29 March to 5 April 2010 at the Minia University on the sidelines of the Second International Conference on “Arab-Western Dialogue”.
Cairo, 25 March 2010
Ambassador R. Swaminathan with Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Sheikh of Al Azhar
MACIC, Cairo, 22 March 2010
A lecture titled “Prospects of India-Egypt Information Technology Cooperation” at the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture, Cairo
The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC), in cooperation with Egypt-India Friendship Association, organized a lecture titled “Prospects of Information Technology Cooperation between India and Egypt” by Mr. Amin Khaireldin, Strategy Advisor and Member, Board of Directors of Information Technology Industry Development Agency on Monday, 22 March 2010, at the Centre’s premises
Cairo, 19 March 2010
H. E. Mr. R. Swaminathan and H. E. Dr. Mohieldin, Minister of Investment on Boosting Economic Ties
Means to boost Egyptian-Indian economic relations were reviewed when the Minister of Investment, H. E. Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, received the Ambassador of India to Egypt, H. E. Mr. R. Swaminathan.
Cairo, 11-22 March 2010
Indian Participation in Cairo International Fair, 2010
Over 40 Indian companies and organizations participated in the Cairo International Fair held from 11th March, 2010 to 22nd March, 2010. The participation was being coordinated by the India Trade Promotion Organization, an apex body under the Government of India.
Cairo, 4-11 March 2010
India participates in Cairo International Film Festival for Children
India participated in the 20th Cairo International Film Festival for Children which was inaugurated on 4 March 2010 and concluded on 11 March 2010 both in terms of films as well as part of the jury.
Two Indian films were participating in the competition section of the film festival – Roadside Romeo (animation) and Putani Party.
MACIC, Cairo, 22 February 2010
A lecture titled “India-Egypt Relations: Challenges and Opportunities” at the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture
The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC), in cooperation with Egypt-India Friendship Association, organized a lecture titled “India-Egypt Relations: Challenges and Opportunities” by Dr. Mostafa El Feki, Chairman, Foreign Affairs Committee of the Egyptian Peoples Assembly on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 6 p.m, at the Centre’s premises
Dr. Mostafa El Feki’s personal and professional connection with India goes back to the early 1980s when he served as a diplomat in the Egyptian Embassy in New Delhi.
H.E Dr. Ali El Din Hilal, President, Egypt India Friendship Association and H.E. Ambassador of India R. Swaminathan have spoken on the occasion
Sharm El Sheikh, 12 February 2010
Ambassador R. Swaminathan with Major General Mohamed Abdel Fadeel Shusha, Governor of South Sinai
India House, Cairo, 26 January, 2010
Evening Reception on the Occasion of 61st Republic Day of India
On the occasion of the 61st Republic Day of India, a reception has been held at India House, Cairo, on Tuesday, 26 January 2009
India House, Cairo, 26 January, 2010
Flag-Hoisting ceremony in Cairo on the occasion of 61st Republic Day of India
On the occasion of the 61st Republic Day of India, the Flag Hoisting Ceremony has been held at 8:30 am at India House, 19, Mohamed Mazhar Street, Zamalek, on Tuesday, 26 January 2010. H. E. Mr. R. Swaminathan, Ambassador of India, hoisted the Indian tricolour
MACIC, Cairo, 21 January, 2010
International Students Day
The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC), Embassy of India, Cairo celebrated the International Students Day on 21 January 2010 at its premises at 23, Talaat Harb Street, Down Town Cairo.
As part of this festival, the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC), celebrated the International Students Day by organizing a reception at the Centre’s premises in honour of Egyptian scholars who have studied in India. Ambassador R. Swaminathan and First Under Secretary of State for Higher Education, ARE H.E Prof Mohamed Gaber Abou Ali graced the occasion
Cairo, 19 January, 2010
Inauguration of the Indian Tea Promotion Centre and Buyer-Seller Meeting
H.E. the Ambassador of India and the Chairman, Tea Board of India inaugurated the Indian Tea Promotion Centre in Cairo (15 Emad El Din St., Down Town, Cairo) on Tuesday 19th January 2010 at 05:00 P.M. Also, the delegation has hosted a Buyer-Seller Meet at Ramses Hilton Hotel
Egypt, 15-18 January, 2010
Visit of a Goodwill Delegation of Indian Parliamentarians to Egypt
As a part of the Parliamentary exchanges between India and Egypt, a Goodwill Delegation of Indian Parliamentarians visited Egypt from 15-18 January 2010.
The Indian delegation led by H.E. Mr. Pawan Kumar Bansal, Hon’ble Minister of Parliamentary Affairs & Water Resources of India. The delegation also included H.E. Mr. V. Narayanasamy, Hon’ble Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs & Planning of India and seven Members of Parliament.
The Hon’ble Members of Parliament represented both the Houses of Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) as well as a wide cross-section of political parties of India.
During their stay in Egypt, the Indian Goodwill Delegation of Parliamentarians had meeting with H.E. Dr. Ahmed Fathi Sorour, Hon’ble Speaker of the People’s Assembly & H.E. Dr. Moufeed Shehab, Hon’ble Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs.
Apart from Parliamentary matters, the bilateral issues as well as the international developments of mutual concern discussed during the meetings
MACIC, Cairo, 14 January, 2010
World Hindi Day
The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC), Embassy of India, Cairo celebrated the Vishwa Hindi Diwas or World Hindi Day on 14 January 2010 at its premises at 23, Talaat Harb Street, Down Town Cairo.
Hindi, the official language of the Republic of India, is spoken by a majority of Indians and is considered the third most widely spoken language in the world. Hindi is spoken not only in India but all over the world wherever people of Indian origin have settled down.
Further, with the increasing popularity of Indian, particularly Hindi films, Hindi has become a familiar language to many non-Indians.
Since 2006, to propagate the use of Hindi abroad, the World Hindi Day is celebrated by Indian Missions the world over
Egypt, 10-13 January, 2010
Visit of H. E. Mr. Prithviraj Chavan, Minister of State of India for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions to Egypt
H. E. Mr. Prithviraj Chavan, Minister of State of India for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, paid an official visit to Egypt from 10 to 13 January 2010 at the invitation of H. E. Mr. Ahmed Darwish, Minister of State for Administrative Development of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
H. E. Mr. Chavan accompanied by a delegation comprising senior officials of the Government of India.
H. E. Mr. Chavan hold discussions with H. E. Mr. Ahmed Darwish, focussing on sharing of perspectives and experiences as well as the means to activate cooperation between India and Egypt in the field of Public Service delivery, capacity building and skill up-gradation and e-Governance. During his stay in Cairo, H. E. Mr. Chavan is also called on H.E. Dr. Hany Mahfouz Helal, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
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