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    • Omkar Shelar asked: Why is the Asia Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC) not gaining pace and how will it affect India's influence compared to that of China in Africa?

    Ruchita Beri replies: The Asia Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC) is one of the initiatives launched by India in recent years, to enhance cooperation with African countries in partnership with Japan. The AAGC vision document was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meeting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 23 May 2017. The main objective of the corridor is to enhance growth and connectivity between Asia and Africa.

    India–Namibia Relations Get a Boost

    The Namibian Foreign Minister’s visit to India saw the signing of a critical wildlife pact relating to relocation of African Cheetahs, and provided a boost to bilateral ties.

    Bulbul Prakash
    August 22, 2022

    Rising Terrorism in Mozambique

    The rising terrorism in Mozambique is a matter of concern both for the region and the international community. While the combined efforts of Mozambican armed forces and the troops from Rwanda and SADC countries have had some impact in curbing terrorism in the country, there is a need for a comprehensive policy to tackle the situation.

    Ruchita Beri
    November 03, 2021

    India–Nigeria Relations

    India and Nigeria have enjoyed warm, friendly and deep-rooted bilateral relations for several decades and continue to do so. Ongoing engagements on the commercial front and the cultural front, and greater connectivity and people-to-people contact will certainly help in strengthening this bilateral relationship further.

    Abhishek Kumar
    October 08, 2021

    India’s Vaccine Maitri with Africa

    India’s Vaccine Maitri initiative will help African countries in the fight against the COVID pandemic and foster stronger ties based on the principle of South-South cooperation.

    Ruchita Beri
    March 11, 2021

    India-Africa Defence Ministers’ Conclave: A Fresh Initiative

    The India-Africa Defence Ministers’ Conclave is a step towards engaging the African countries on peace and security. It is hoped that the conclave leads to a candid discussion on common security challenges and examines the ways and means to further enhance cooperation between India and the African countries.

    Ruchita Beri
    February 06, 2020

    India–Africa Co-Operation on Maritime Security: Need for Deeper Engagement

    With approximately 74 million Sq Km and 20per cent of the global ocean, the Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean in the world. Alarmingly, this area has over the last two decades been plagued with unprecedented grave maritime security challenges. Dauntingly, these problems are dynamic and cross-jurisdictional. Consequently, combating them necessitates combined efforts among states. This article explores the efficacy of the maritime security architecture within the Indian Ocean rim countries, focusing on the co-operation between India and African states.

    Njoki Mboce
    July 2019

    Sampath Kumar asked: What prompts India to engage with Africa more closely, given India's commitment to the Asia-Africa Growth Corridor?

    Ruchita Beri replies: There are a number of factors that prompt India to engage with Africa. India has a long history of ties with Africa. Trade between the west coast of India and the east coast of Africa has taken place for centuries. In the post-independence period, a common colonial heritage, similar developmental challenges and consensual worldviews led India to develop close relations with the African countries.

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