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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said, India and Africa are maritime neighbours and their cooperation in maritime security and hydrography, and countering terrorism and extremism, will be essential for the regional peace and prosperity.

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande while addressing the India-Africa Army Chiefs' Conclave in Pune today said, that strengthening mutual capabilities in combating terrorism was one of the 10 guiding principles for cooperation

India and 23 African nations on Tuesday began a nine-day mega military exercise in Pune with a greater aim to expand their overall military cooperation.

The UNESCO India-Africa Hackathon seeks to provide a suitable platform allowing young innovators to come together and find solutions for social, environmental and technical problems faced by the collaborating nations.

Solar energy, startup ecosystem, military cooperation, and infrastructure were highlighted as critical areas for India to be a valuable partner to countries in Africa, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. He added that India is ready to help African nations in areas of physical and digital infrastructure, whether it is infor...

Emphasising that African nations have shown "great interest" in the India-led International Solar Alliance, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said New Delhi is committed to supporting Africa's energy transition.

Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu today began his second leg of the three-nation trip to Africa from Harare and said India is keen to strengthen its relations with Zimbabwe and share expertise with African countries.

Vice President Hamid Ansari on Saturday said the need for direct air connectivity with West Africa nations like Nigeria was very obvious though airlines have to take a final call in this regard.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his four-nation tour of Africa today. His visits are aimed at enhancing ties with countries across the African continent, particularly in the economic sphere and people-to-people relations.

Vice President Hamid Ansari today embarked on a five-day visit to Morocco and Tunisia as part of efforts to build on diplomatic gains from the India-Africa Summit and lay platform for a future partnership.

Vice President Hamid Ansari will undertake a five-day visit to Morocco and Tunisia from tomorrow as part of efforts to build on diplomatic gains from the India-Africa summit held in October last year.

Calling for close Sino-India cooperation for clean energy development, a state-run Chinese daily today said the India-led solar alliance may be the highlight of next week's Paris climate conference.

Syed Akbaruddin, who was the chief coordinator of the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) held in New Delhi last month, has been appointed as the new permanent representative of India to the United Nations in New York, it was announced today.

India's potential to be a permanent member of the UN Security Council "now has a stronger resonance", President Pranab Mukherjee said today as he referred to the enhanced engagement with foreign countries reflected by the hosting of India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS).

When the clock struck seven on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi looked visibly uncomfortable.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said, India and Africa are maritime neighbours and their cooperation in maritime security and hydrography, and countering terrorism and extremism, will be essential for the regional peace and prosperity.

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande while addressing the India-Africa Army Chiefs' Conclave in Pune today said, that strengthening mutual capabilities in combating terrorism was one of the 10 guiding principles for cooperation

India and 23 African nations on Tuesday began a nine-day mega military exercise in Pune with a greater aim to expand their overall military cooperation.

The UNESCO India-Africa Hackathon seeks to provide a suitable platform allowing young innovators to come together and find solutions for social, environmental and technical problems faced by the collaborating nations.

Solar energy, startup ecosystem, military cooperation, and infrastructure were highlighted as critical areas for India to be a valuable partner to countries in Africa, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. He added that India is ready to help African nations in areas of physical and digital infrastructure, whether it is infor...

Emphasising that African nations have shown "great interest" in the India-led International Solar Alliance, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said New Delhi is committed to supporting Africa's energy transition.

Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu today began his second leg of the three-nation trip to Africa from Harare and said India is keen to strengthen its relations with Zimbabwe and share expertise with African countries.

Vice President Hamid Ansari on Saturday said the need for direct air connectivity with West Africa nations like Nigeria was very obvious though airlines have to take a final call in this regard.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his four-nation tour of Africa today. His visits are aimed at enhancing ties with countries across the African continent, particularly in the economic sphere and people-to-people relations.

Vice President Hamid Ansari today embarked on a five-day visit to Morocco and Tunisia as part of efforts to build on diplomatic gains from the India-Africa Summit and lay platform for a future partnership.

Vice President Hamid Ansari will undertake a five-day visit to Morocco and Tunisia from tomorrow as part of efforts to build on diplomatic gains from the India-Africa summit held in October last year.

Calling for close Sino-India cooperation for clean energy development, a state-run Chinese daily today said the India-led solar alliance may be the highlight of next week's Paris climate conference.

Syed Akbaruddin, who was the chief coordinator of the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) held in New Delhi last month, has been appointed as the new permanent representative of India to the United Nations in New York, it was announced today.

India's potential to be a permanent member of the UN Security Council "now has a stronger resonance", President Pranab Mukherjee said today as he referred to the enhanced engagement with foreign countries reflected by the hosting of India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS).

When the clock struck seven on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi looked visibly uncomfortable.