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India-Africa partnership will be a message of stability in turbulent world: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described the India-Africa partnership as a stabilizing and reliable force in a turbulent world, ahead of the India-Africa Forum Summit. He highlighted Africa's central place in India's foreign policy, the expansion of Indian missions in Africa, and the shared goals of sustainable and inclusive development.
Why It Matters
The remarks highlight strengthening geopolitical alignment between India and Africa, with potential implications for global governance, regional security, and development cooperation in the Global South.
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Jaishankar's remarks on the India-Africa partnership in New Delhi
April 23, 2026
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described the India-Africa partnership as a message of stability and reliability in a turbulent world. He said the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit offers a unique opportunity to deepen engagement and shape a more ambitious, inclusive, and future-oriented partnership. He highlighted India's expanded diplomatic footprint in Africa, noting 17 new missions taking the total to 46, and stated that Africa occupies a central place in India's foreign policy, guided by equality, mutual respect, and shared progress. He connected the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision with Africa's Agenda 2063 and emphasized development cooperation, capacity building, and security and maritime cooperation under the MAHASAGAR framework.
AU inclusion in G20 during India's presidency
2023
A seminal step in the India-Africa partnership, the African Union was included in the G20 during India's presidency of the group in 2023, reflecting a belief that the voices of the Global South should shape global governance.