Goyal said, "It is wonderful to see the Brotherhood, the friendship between the people of India, the people of Africa... growing from strength to strength, sharing very deep bonds, looking at ways and means to expand our cooperation."
The 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave in New Delhi witnessed a powerful call for enhanced collaboration between India and Africa, with distinguished addresses by Vice Presidents Muhammad Bs Jallow of Gambia, Jeremiah Kpan Koung of Liberia, and CGDN Chiwenge of Zimbabwe.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar called on all the countries to collectively focus their efforts on combating climate change which he described as the greatest threat to humanity.
Tata underlined the importance of building mutual trust between financial institutions in India and Africa, stressing that this would pave the way for broader private-sector participation.
Both countries have started discussions around critical minerals, particularly where the Gambia would "require some support from India because we know that the Indian government has a lot of experience and expertise in those areas," the minister said.
The Conclave will witness the presence of six African Heads of State, underscoring the significance of the event in the evolving relationship between India and the African continent.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Liberia Vice President's visit to India will further bolster bilateral ties.
Zimbabwe Vice President Constantino Guveya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga, arrived in New Delhi on Monday morning to attend the 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave.
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He further stressed that India is supportive of a greater role for Africa in the United Nations and other multilateral forums and invited the African countries to join the International Big Cat Alliance.