India's megastar Amitabh Bachchan inaugurated the third edition of "The India by the Nile" festival which runs until April 17.
"This is a very important festival as it encourages cooperation and friendship that has existed between the Egyptian and Indian countries and cultures," said Bachchan during a reception hosted by the Indian Ambassador to Egypt Navdeep Suri at the India House to mark the formal opening of the annual cultural festival.
Tourism Minister Khalid Rami hailed the presence of the iconic star at the event, saying this will help promote tourism in the country
