A month after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Egypt, Egypt Air, the country’s national carrier, announced the launch of the first direct flight between Cairo and New Delhi. The move signifies the historical and strong ties between the two civilizations that date back at least 3,500 years. Both Cairo and Delhi, being among the oldest capitals in the world, have never been connected by air before. The air route marks a significant milestone in strengthening the bilateral relations and cultural exchanges between the two nations.