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India building commercially grounded relationship with Africa: Report
New Delhi, Dec 28: India is building a commercially grounded relationship with Africa large enough to matter, without mortgaging sovereignty, according to a report.
PM Modi plants tree at Ethiopian Parliament as part of India's 'Ek Ped, Maa Ke Naam' initiative
Addis Ababa,, December 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday planted a sapling at the Ethiopian Parliament as part of India's "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative.
A moment of immense pride for every Indian...: Om Birla on PM Modi conferred with Ethiopia's highest award
New Delhi, December 17: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for receiving Ethiopia's highest civilian honour, the 'Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia', saying that it is a matter of great pride for every Indian.
How India-Africa ties got unprecedented push under PM Modi
New Delhi, Dec 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has elevated India-Africa relations to a robust strategic partnership over the past 11 years of his tenure.
PM Modi's visit 'mighty opportunity' for Ethiopia to bolster ties with Indian medical industry
Addis Ababa, Dec 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Addis Ababa will boost the work that is being done by the Indian community in Ethiopia, Tariku Deressa, the CEO of Gandhi Memorial Hospital (GMH) - a leading public healthcare facility specializing in maternal and neonatal care - told IANS in an interview on Tuesday.
PM Modi concludes landmark Jordan visit, emplanes for Ethiopia
Amman, Dec 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday concluded his landmark two-day visit to Jordan and emplaned for Ethiopia for a State visit. In a special gesture, Jordan's Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II bid farewell to PM Modi at the airport following the end of his engagements in Amman.
Addis Ababa all decked up ahead of PM Modi's first visit to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Dec 15: Addis Ababa, the capital and largest city of Ethiopia, has been decked up with numerous hoardings and welcome posters ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit to the country, starting Tuesday.
US decision to exclude SA from 2026 G20 Summit sparks fear of North-South divide: Report
Johannesburg, Dec 2: With tensions rising between Washington and Pretoria, potential mediators, such as Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and South Korea, must step in to push for reconciliation and failure to do so could push the G20 towards a North-South divide, a report said on Tuesday.
'India's role has shifted from supportive partner to structural force in Global South diplomacy'
Johannesburg, Dec 1: India's role was most visible in the expanded presence and confidence of African nations at the recently-concluded G20 Summit in South Africa. Analysts and delegates agreed that India's imprint on the outcomes was unmistakable, a report has detailed.
South Africa to be fully engaged in G20 despite tensions with Washington: President Ramaphosa
Johannesburg, Dec 1: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the country would remain fully engaged in G20 activities, despite recent tensions with the United States, the host of next year's G20 meetings.
Trump says US skipped Jo'burg G20 over 'rights concerns', declares S. Africa won't be invited to 2026 Miami summit
Washington, Nov 28: US President Donald Trump, in a sharply worded social media post, cited alleged human rights violations in South Africa as the reason behind the United States' absence from the Johannesburg G20 Summit and announced that Pretoria will not be invited to the 2026 G20 Summit scheduled to be hosted in Miami. His remarks mark one of his most direct attacks on the South African government since returning to office.
US-South African relations deteriorating for long: Former Polish Ambassador on Trump's G20 ban
Warsaw, November 28: Adam Burakowski, Associate Professor at the Polish Academy of Sciences and Former Ambassador of Poland to India and South Africa, said that the relations between South Africa and the United States (US) have been deteriorating for a long time and were not initiated during Donald Trump's tenure.
Om Birla meets President of Transitional Assembly of Burkina Faso, discusses development-oriented partnership
New Delhi, November 27: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday met Ousmane Bougouma, President of the Transitional Legislative Assembly of Burkina Faso, and discussed the growing development-oriented partnership between the two countries.
Regrettable statement: Ramaphosa on Trump vowing not to invite South Africa to 2026 G20 Summit
Johannesburg, Nov 27: South Africa on Thursday termed US President Donald Trump's statement of not inviting the African nation to attend the next year's Group of 20 (G20) Summit in Miami as "regrettable".
South Africa will NOT be receiving an invitation to 2026 G20: Trump
Washington, DC, November 27: US President Donald Trump has said that South Africa will not be invited to the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami, announcing the decision while sharply criticising the South African government over what he described as "horrific Human Rights abuses."
Russia calls for stronger global South voice as G20 focuses on inclusive growth
Johannesburg November 25: The recently concluded G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, brought together global leaders to deliberate on issues of economic cooperation, sustainable development, and inclusive growth.
South Africans shower praise on PM Modi as G20 visit sparks wave of goodwill, global momentum
Johannesburg, November 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to South Africa for the G20 Leaders' Summit and the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) meeting drew widespread appreciation from South African users on social media, who praised his active engagement, strong outreach and energetic presence throughout the multilateral gatherings.
'MVP of the Summit': South Africans laud PM Modi's statesmanship at G20
Johannesburg, Nov 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's astute statesmanship at the just-concluded G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg has come in for a huge praise from the South Africans who expressed their deep gratitude to the Indian leader for his continuous support for the African nation throughout its G20 presidency.
South Korean President Lee vows to host G20 summit in 2028 with 'profound sense of responsibility'
Johannesburg, Nov 23: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday that South Korea will host the Group of 20 (G20) summit in 2028 with a "profound sense of responsibility" in a bid to strengthen the forum's role in global economic cooperation.
PM Modi, South African Prez Ramaphosa push for enhanced trade, tech and Global South voice
Johannesburg, Nov 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg on Sunday and discussed bilateral partnership, particularly in boosting linkages of commerce, culture, investment and diversifying cooperation in technology, skilling, AI, critical minerals and other sectors.
PM Modi, South African Prez Ramaphosa hold talks in Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Nov 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg on Sunday.
PM Modi meets Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed, says both nations' ties anchored in development cooperation
New Delhi/Johannesburg, Nov 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg. The Prime Minister shared details of the interaction in a post on X, noting the long-standing relationship between the two countries and their plans to strengthen cooperation in key sectors.
PM Modi arrives at G-20 Summit venue in Johannesburg
Johannesburg, November 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the venue of the G-20 Summit in Johannesburg on Saturday, marking India's participation at the high-level gathering.
PM Modi attends G20 Leaders' Summit in Jo'burg, receives warm welcome from SA President Ramaphosa
Johannesburg, Nov 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as he arrived to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit at Nasrec in South Africa's Johannesburg on Saturday.
PM Modi meets Naspers chairman Koos Bekker in Johannesburg: discusses strengthening tech and investment ties
Johannesburg, November 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Koos Bekker, chairman of the media and technology conglomerate Naspers, on Friday (local time), during his visit to Johannesburg, South Africa.
Dhami hails PM Modi's global stature after grand welcome at G20 Summit in Johannesburg
Dehradun, November 21: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said on X that the grand welcome accorded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg reflects India's rising global stature.
'Cultural connect is timeless': PM Modi witnesses moving performances by diaspora in South Africa
Johannesburg, November 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed exuberating cultural performances by the members of Indian diaspora, during his visit to the country. He was greeted with the Tamil rendition of Girmitiya song 'Ganga Maiya' along with Ganapati Prarthana, Shanti Mantra and other divine prayers with great devotion.
PM Modi most experienced and tallest leader attending G20 Summit, says Indian High Commissioner Prabhat Kumar
Johannesburg, November 21: High Commissioner of India to South Africa Prabhat Kumar noted strong anticipation ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Johannesburg for the G20 Summit.
Will not be 'bullied by anyone', G20 declaration will proceed: Ramaphosa
Johannesburg, Nov 20: Insisting that South Africa will not be "bullied by anyone", the country's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday took aim at the United States, insisting that the G20 declaration will proceed, with or without the United States.
United States is not participating in official talks at G20 in South Africa: White House
Washington, DC, November 21: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) said that the United States is not "participating" in the "official talks" at the G20 in South Africa.
PM Modi to attend G20 Summit in Jo'burg this week, also participate in IBSA meeting
New Delhi/Johannesburg, Nov 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting South Africa's Johannesburg on November 21-23 to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday.
The manner in which India conducts polls, strengthens democracy, also helps us: South Africa envoy
New Delhi, Nov 16: Anil Sooklal, the High Commissioner of South Africa to India, lauded the recent successful conclusion of the Bihar Assembly elections, calling the process a way to further strengthen democracy and said that the African nation also learns from it.
'Global leader' PM Modi held in high regard for championing issues of Global South: SA envoy
New Delhi, Nov 15: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to South Africa next week to attend the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, the country's envoy in New Delhi on Saturday hailed the continuous efforts and contributions made by the Indian PM to fulfill the collective aspirations of the Global South.
PM Modi and President Ramaphosa set to bolster India-South Africa partnership during G20 Summit: Envoy
New Delhi, Nov 15: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have an extensive agenda lined up for their bilateral meeting next week that will take place on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, Anil Sooklal, the High Commissioner of South Africa to India, revealed to IANS in an exclusive chat on Saturday.
Botswana President sees Murmu off at airport before her departure to India
Gaborone, November 14: President Droupadi Murmu enplaned for India after concluding her state visit to Angola and Botswana.
Botswana: President Murmu observes one-minute silence in memory of Delhi terror attack victims
Gaborone, November 13: President Droupadi Murmu observed a one-minute silence in memory of the victims of the Delhi terror attack before addressing the Indian community in Botswana's capital Gaborone on Thursday.
'Continent of future': President Murmu addresses Botswana Parliament
Gaborone, Nov 12: President Droupadi Murmu, who is on an official visit to Botswana, on Wednesday visited the National Assembly of the African nation at Gaborone and addressed the Parliamentarians and called Africa “the continent of the future.â€
India 'mother of democracy', steadfast source of inspiration: Botswana President
Gaborone, Nov 12: Botswana President, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko on Wednesday hailed India as the "mother of democracy", asserting that New Delhi has been a steadfast source of inspiration and support in the African nation's development journey.
EAM Jaishankar meets FMs of South Africa, Mexico, Saskatchewan Premier on sidelines of G7 Foreign Ministers' Meet
Niagara, November 12: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday (local time) met his counterparts from South Africa, Ronald Lamola, and Mexico, Juan Ramon de la Fuente, as well as the Premier of the Saskatchewan province of Canada, Scott Moe, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Niagara.
President Droupadi Murmu begins historic first-ever state visit to Botswana with ceremonial welcome
Gaborone, November 12: President Droupadi Murmu received a ceremonial welcome in Gaborone, Botswana, on Tuesday, marking the beginning of her state visit to the country. President of Botswana, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, was also present on the occasion.