Egyptian Prez El-Sisi begins visit to India

NEW DELHI: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived here on Tuesday on a three-day state visit with a focus on enhancing bilateral ties in a range of areas including agriculture, digital domain and trade.

PM Modi and Sisi will hold wide-ranging talks on Wednesday following which the two sides are expected to ink half a dozen agreements to boost ties in a number of areas.

The 68-year-old influential Arab leader will grace the Republic Day celebrations here as the chief guest.