india africa ties

April 23, 2026 3:08 PM

EAM Jaishankar launches logo, theme and website for 4th India-Africa Forum Summit, highlights future-focused partnership

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday launched the logo, theme and official website for the fourth edition of the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), marking a key step towards strengthening India’s partnership with African nations. The launch event was attended by African ambassadors and stakeholders associated with India-Africa cooperation, underscoring the growing depth of ties between the two sides. Speaking on the occasion, EAM Jaishankar said the upcoming summit would sh...

November 13, 2025 10:28 AM

President Murmu addresses Botswana’s National Assembly, calls for stronger India-Africa partnership

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed the National Assembly of Botswana in Gaborone, becoming the first Indian Head of State to do so. In her historic address, President Murmu highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between India and Botswana and called for closer cooperation between the two countries in areas such as education, health, technology, renewable energy, trade, and human resource development. The President was received at the Parliament by Speaker Dithapelo L. Keorapetse, D...

July 9, 2025 8:18 PM

PM Modi accorded 21-gun salute during ceremonial welcome in Namibia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a grand ceremonial welcome, including a 21-gun salute, as he began official engagements during his one-day visit to Namibia. Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who assumed office in March this year, welcomed PM Modi ahead of one-on-one discussions and delegation-level talks. PM Modi arrived in Namibia earlier in the day as part of the concluding leg of his five-nation tour. He received a traditional reception at Hosea Kutako Interna...

July 9, 2025 1:38 PM

Prime Minister Modi arrives in Namibia on final leg of five-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Windhoek, Namibia, on Wednesday morning, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Namibia in nearly three decades and only the third such visit from India to the southern African nation. PM Modi is in Namibia on a State visit at the invitation of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Upon his arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, the Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome and greeted by Namibia’s Minister of Internation...

July 9, 2025 10:55 AM

PM Modi set for first Namibia visit by Indian PM in nearly three decades

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Namibia on Wednesday, marking the final leg of his five-nation tour and the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the African nation in nearly three decades. The visit is expected to further deepen ties between India and Namibia. The two countries share a historic relationship rooted in India’s steadfast support for Namibia’s independence struggle. India was among the earliest advocates for Namibian freedom, raising the issue at the United Natio...

May 29, 2025 1:54 AM

Our relationship, our connect, our empathy is truly special: Jaishankar on India-Africa ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday described the relationship between India and Africa as “truly special,” highlighting shared values, historical ties, and mutual development goals at the Africa Day 2025 celebrations in New Delhi. Addressing the event, Jaishankar said, "Our relationship, our connect, our empathy is truly special. Many of you would be aware of the deeply held view in this country that our independence would not be complete until Africa secured hers. Today...