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India-Africa Ties Enter "Season of Renewal" with Summit-IV Launch

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched the logo, theme, and website for the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit-IV in New Delhi. He described the relationship as entering a "season of renewal," built on a shared history of struggle and solidarity. Jaishankar highlighted the expansion of engagement, noting over 20 personal visits to African nations and the opening of 17 new Indian missions on the continent. The summit aims to strengthen the enduring partnership and shared vision for a more inclusive global order.

Key Points: Jaishankar Launches India-Africa Forum Summit-IV Logo & Theme

  • Summit marks next phase of India-Africa partnership
  • Engagement grown across all key pillars
  • India opened 17 new missions in Africa
  • Shared vision for inclusive global order
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EAM Jaishankar highlights "season of renewal" at logo, theme, website launch of India Africa Forum Summit-IV

EAM S Jaishankar launches logo, theme & website for India-Africa Forum Summit-IV, calling it a "season of renewal" for the historic partnership.

"This is a season of renewal and of fresh beginnings - S Jaishankar"

New Delhi, April 23

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday described India's relationship with Africa as entering a "season of renewal", as he launched the logo, theme and website of the India-Africa Forum Summit-IV in New Delhi.

He said the summit marks the next phase in a long-standing partnership between India and African nations, built on shared history and expanding cooperation.

Speaking at the event, Jaishankar said, "This is a season of renewal and of fresh beginnings, and we gather at this joyous moment to mark the next chapter, the next chapter of the enduring partnership between India and Africa through the India Africa Forum Summit."

Highlighting the historical depth of ties, he noted that "our shared history of struggle, of solidarity, of opinion and of aspirations continues to shape our partnership", underlining how past cooperation plays a role in present engagement.

Jaishankar pointed to the steady expansion of bilateral engagement, stating that "our engagement has grown across all key pillars with numerous high-level political interactions." He added while emphasising his previous visits to the African countries, "I myself have made more than 20 visits to African countries and our Ministers of State (MoS) many more."

Emphasising India's growing diplomatic presence on the continent, the minister said, "India has also expanded its diplomatic footprint in recent years by opening 17 new missions, new diplomatic missions across the African continent, taking the number of our missions there to 46." He added that "this clearly demonstrates our long-term commitment to engaging with every region of the continent, a defining feature of India-Africa relations is our shared vision for a more inclusive and Representative global order."

Earlier on April 19, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar had called on South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, who was on a State visit to India and said that the already finished talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi would further fuel the Special Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

In a post on X, he praised President Lee Jae-myung's commitment to deepen ties and said, "Honoured to call on President @Jaemyung_Lee of the Republic of Korea as he begins his State Visit to India. Value his commitment to deepen India - Korea relations across multiple domains. Confident that his talks tomorrow with PM @narendramodi will further strengthen our Special Strategic Partnership."

- ANI

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Rahul R
Good to see the diplomatic push. 46 missions is serious commitment. But alongside high-level talks, the real test is whether projects on the ground—like the solar initiatives or IT training—are actually improving lives for ordinary people in both India and Africa.
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Aman W
"Season of renewal" sounds promising. We share a colonial past and the struggle for development. India's model of affordable innovation (like in pharma and digital payment) can be a great template for African nations. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in development, this is crucial. The focus on an inclusive global order is key. Hope this partnership is a true two-way street, with learning and benefits flowing both ways, not just seen as an aid relationship.
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Karthik V
More than 20 visits by the EAM himself shows seriousness. This is about building long-term strategic partnerships in a multipolar world. Africa's votes in global forums matter, and so does their market for our products. Smart diplomacy.
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Nisha Z
I appreciate the sentiment, but I hope this renewal includes transparent deals and benefits for Indian taxpayers too. We support global friendship, but we also have pressing domestic issues. Let's ensure it's mutually beneficial, not just symbolic.

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