External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged with journalists from 15 East and Southern African countries in Delhi on Wednesday. During the interaction, he highlighted India’s ongoing transformation, its commitment to the Global South, and the strengthening of India-Africa relations.
In a post on X, Jaishankar shared, “Delighted to meet journalists from 15 East and Southern African countries today in Delhi. Spoke to them about the transformation underway in India, India’s commitment to Global South and expanding India-Africa ties. Appreciate their interest in India’s foreign policy choices, trade ties with Africa and cooperation on digital public infrastructure.”
Delighted to meet journalists from 15 East and Southern African countries today in Delhi.
Spoke to them about the transformation underway in India, India’s commitment to Global South and expanding India-Africa ties.
Appreciate their interest in India’s foreign policy choices,… pic.twitter.com/qPR9Ur3yCI
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 18, 2024
In an effort to deepen ties with Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Nigeria, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 17 years.
During his visit, PM Modi held discussions with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, focusing on enhancing cooperation in areas such as defence, technology, health, and education. The leaders also emphasized their shared commitment to addressing the development aspirations of the Global South. Additionally, India pledged to send 20 tons of humanitarian aid to assist Nigeria in its flood relief efforts.
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PM Modi expressed his gratitude for the visit in a post on X, writing, “Thank you Nigeria for a productive visit, which will add strength and vigour to India-Nigeria friendship.”
Thank you Nigeria for a productive visit, which will add strength and vigour to India-Nigeria friendship. pic.twitter.com/hoHjAcFa36
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 17, 2024
The two leaders also discussed “global and regional issues” and explored ways to bolster the India-Nigeria Strategic Partnership.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs noted, “Strengthening longstanding relations between the world’s largest democracy and Africa’s largest democracy. PM Narendra Modi met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria today in Abuja. The leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Nigeria Strategic partnership and enhance cooperation in trade, investment, education, energy, health, defence and security, culture and P2P ties. They also discussed global and regional issues. President Tinubu acknowledged India’s efforts to amplify the concerns of developing countries through the Voice of the Global South Summits. The two leaders agreed to work together to meet the development aspirations of the Global South.”
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