India-Africa Forum Summit Latest News
Recently, the India-Africa Forum Summit-IV postponed in wake of the Ebola virus outbreak.
About India-Africa Forum Summit
- It is the highest apex institutional platform for dialogue and cooperation between India and African countries.
- It was established in 2008.
- Purpose: It aims to strengthen political dialogue, economic cooperation, trade, investment, technology transfer, capacity building and people-to-people relations between India and Africa.
- The Summit reflects a shared commitment to South–South cooperation, inclusive development, multilateralism and sustainable partnerships.
- The Summit has been held three times: IAFS-I in 2008 (New Delhi), IAFS-II in 2011 (Addis Ababa), and IAFS-III in 2015 (New Delhi).
Objectives of India-Africa Forum Summit
- Strengthen diplomatic and strategic relations between India and African countries
- Promote economic cooperation and increase bilateral trade and investment
- Encourage technology transfer, innovation and industrialization
- Enhance cooperation in health, agriculture, education and infrastructure
- Support sustainable development and regional integration
- Foster youth empowerment, entrepreneurship and skills development
- Strengthen peace, security and maritime cooperation
- Promote South–South cooperation and multilateral collaboration
Source: TH
Last updated on August, 2026
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