In New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said Africa is central to India’s foreign policy today, and New Delhi’s engagement with it is guided by a clear vision, rooted in the principles of equality, mutual respect and common progress.
Addressing a gathering of people while unveiling the logo, theme and website of the upcoming 4th Indo-Africa Forum Summit, Jaishankar said, “We are gathered here to celebrate the next chapter in the enduring India-Africa partnership through the framework of the Indo-Africa Forum Summit.”
The External Affairs Minister said India-Africa relations are rooted in our “civilizational ties”, which have been strengthened over centuries through cultural exchanges and humanitarian interactions.
Our ties have further strengthened as India stands in solidarity with African countries in their struggle against colonialism.”
The Minister emphasized that the story of India’s freedom struggle is also closely linked to Africa.
Our shared history of struggle, solidarity, resilience and aspirations continues to shape our partnership.”
Jaishankar said that Africa today occupies a central place in India’s foreign policy.
He added that India’s engagement with Africa is guided by a clear vision, rooted in the principles of equality, mutual respect and common progress.
The Minister stressed that the Vixit Bharat Vision 2047 and Africa Agenda 2063 are two integrated roadmaps towards prosperity and progress through sustainable growth and comprehensive development.
Ishankar also said that India-Africa engagement has grown through key pillars with several high-level political interactions, as India consistently supports Africa’s rightful place in global governance.
The minister said that a “decisive step” in this direction was the African Union’s accession to the G20 during India’s presidency of the group in 2023.
This reflects our firm belief that the voices of the Global South must shape global governance in the times to come, he added.
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