India’s Modi in Cairo: Egyptian poet’s ‘Gandhi’ poem, showcased at Cairo hotel, venue of prime minister’s stay

India’s Modi in Cairo: Egyptian poet’s ‘Gandhi’ poem, showcased at Cairo hotel, venue of prime minister’s stay

Cairo: A poem titled “Gandhi” by Egyptian poet Ahmad Shawqi on the role of Mahatma Gandhi in India’s independence struggle took the centre stage at Cairo hotel, the venue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stay during his visit to the country. Photographs of Egyptian President Abdul Fattah Al Sisi’s visit to India this January also find place in the exhibition. Modi on Saturday arrived on a two-day State visit to Egypt. During this visit, Modi will hold strategic talks with his counterpart Mostafa Madbouly and Al Sisi. Several members of the Indian community, who were present at the Ritz Carlton hotel to welcome Modi, expressed immense excitement and called it a proud moment. “I have been living here for the last nine years. Although we are away from our country, here we feel that we are a part of our country. We all have the passion to meet the Prime Minister, just like people have for meeting film stars. He is a hero to us. I personally feel that it (PM’s visit) will be very good for both countries. It is really a proud moment,” Ankush said. Alka Walia who calls Cairo her home for the last 17 years said: