Strengthening ties with Africa is pivotal for both India’s growth and global development

UAE reported an attack on the residence of its Ambassador in Sudanese capital Khartoum earlier this week

The visit saw a high-level Joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Surveillance and Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX)

This humanitarian gesture follows closely on the heels of similar aid extended to Chad earlier this week

This signals India’s increasing role as a provider of maritime security services in the Indian Ocean Region

The 12th edition of the India-South Africa Navy Staff Talks, held in New Delhi from August 27 to 28, 2024, marked another significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two naval forces.

Discussions at FOC highlight depth and diversity of the cooperation between India and Zimbabwe

India enjoys cordial and friendly relations with the Democratic Republic of Congo

The visit reaffirms India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Egypt

India and Benin have friendly ties by virtue of shared principles of democracy and secularism

The visit of INS Sunayna is part of a broader strategy to strengthen maritime cooperation with Seychelles

A key highlight of the meeting was the emphasis on improving digital governance architecture in Eritrea

The relief material contains 40 tonnes of medicines, medical supplies and other equipment to assist flood victims

India and Saudi Arabia explored avenues for intensifying energy cooperation, particularly in renewables and grid connectivity

A programme aims to equip Tanzanian officials with the expertise required to manage and execute public projects more efficiently

India and Ghana to focus on enhancing bilateral trade, mutually beneficial investments

India stands as Nigeria's second-largest trading partner in Africa with bilateral trade reaching a high of USD 11.8 billion in 2022-23

Top MEA officials attend 30th-anniversary commemoration of the 1994 Rwanda Genocide (Kwibuka 30) in Kigali

The visit by Secretary (ER) is a reaffirmation of India's commitment to further strengthen its ties with Africa, the MEA said

The exercise attracted over 1,500 visitors, including school children and local communities

The two nations focused on a wide range of areas for collaboration, including economic partnerships

The joint maritime exercise has a harbour phase and a sea phase

Meeting underscores India's growing engagement with countries in Africa

Defence engagement and capacity building is an integral part of India-Seychelles ties

A focal point of the exercise was the collaborative diving operations, witnessing the spirit of international cooperation