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Development initiatives and capacity building will be focus of Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit 2026

New Delhi will host the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit 2026 in May-end. Official sources say development initiatives, education, capacity building, expansion of diplomatic footprints and defence cooperation will be on the agenda, with plans to be presented by External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on April 23.

Why It Matters

The summit underscores India-Africa engagement on development and security cooperation, with emphasis on capacity building and diplomatic expansion.

Timeline

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Plan presentation by External Affairs Minister

April 23, 2026

Plans for the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit will be presented by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

Agenda items for the summit

April 21, 2026

Official sources stated that development initiatives, education, capacity building, expansion of diplomatic footprints and defence cooperation are expected to be on the agenda for the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit 2026 in May-end.