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Dr. Jaishankar Leads India‑Africa Consultative Meeting in New Delhi
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🗓 07 Aug 2026, 05:04 PM
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Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar chaired a consultative session on strengthening India‑Africa relations in New Delhi, emphasizing trade, technology, and strategic cooperation.
The consultative meeting on India‑Africa ties convened in New Delhi on Tuesday, with Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar presiding over the session. The gathering brought together senior officials from both sides to discuss ways to deepen economic, cultural and security cooperation.
Key topics on the agenda included expanding trade volumes, boosting technology transfer, and enhancing people‑to‑people exchanges. Delegates also reviewed progress on existing agreements and explored new areas of collaboration such as renewable energy and digital infrastructure.
During his remarks, Dr. Jaishankar highlighted India’s commitment to supporting African development through investment, capacity building and multilateral initiatives. He underscored the importance of a balanced partnership that benefits both regions.
The meeting concluded with a joint statement outlining concrete steps for implementation, including the launch of a trade facilitation task force and the initiation of a technology partnership program aimed at fostering innovation across the two continents.
Key topics on the agenda included expanding trade volumes, boosting technology transfer, and enhancing people‑to‑people exchanges. Delegates also reviewed progress on existing agreements and explored new areas of collaboration such as renewable energy and digital infrastructure.
During his remarks, Dr. Jaishankar highlighted India’s commitment to supporting African development through investment, capacity building and multilateral initiatives. He underscored the importance of a balanced partnership that benefits both regions.
The meeting concluded with a joint statement outlining concrete steps for implementation, including the launch of a trade facilitation task force and the initiation of a technology partnership program aimed at fostering innovation across the two continents.