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External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar Strengthens India-Africa Ties on Three-Nation Tour
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CNBC TV18•19-10-2026, 13:03
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar Strengthens India-Africa Ties on Three-Nation Tour
- •External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar undertook a critical three-nation tour to Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Ethiopia to maintain high-level diplomatic momentum following India's G20 and BRICS presidencies.
- •During his visit to Ghana, the nation approved its formal application for BRICS membership and signed MoUs on academic cooperation, agricultural research, and the International Big Cat Alliance.
- •In Abidjan, Dr Jaishankar met with leaders of Cote d'Ivoire to review bilateral trade exceeding US$1.5 billion, exploring expansion in defense, digital technology, healthcare, and agro-processing.
- •The visit to Ethiopia reinforced strategic bilateral ties following recent high-level exchanges, addressing regional developments and emphasizing mutual cooperation in renewable energy, AI, and digital infrastructure.
- •Dr Jaishankar highlighted the alignment between India's Viksit Bharat vision and Africa's Agenda 2063, stressing that the future of India-Africa relations requires shared ambition beyond historical solidarity.
Key Questions Answered
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar undertook a three-country tour to Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Ethiopia from October 6-10 to maintain engagement momentum with Africa.
India's unrelenting efforts during its G20 presidency successfully led to the African Union being made the 21st permanent member of the G20.
Both nations identified pharmaceuticals and health, mining, defence, railways, digital technology, agricultural mechanization, value addition, industrialization, and job creation as priority areas for future cooperation.
