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India-Africa Forum Summit postponed amid Ebola outbreak concerns

India-Africa Forum Summit postponed amid Ebola outbreak concerns

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India and the African Union have postponed the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled in New Delhi next week as concerns grow over Ebola outbreaks in parts of Africa, prompting India to tighten airport surveillance and issue a nationwide health advisory. The Ministry of External Affairs said the decision was taken after consultations with the African Union leadership to ensure “full participation and engagement” while remaining mindful of the evolving public health situation.  Even as no Ebola case has been detected in India, the Centre has intensified screening protocols for passengers arriving from high-risk African nations and reviewed preparedness measures with all states and Union Territories. India advisory >> Advisory issued for travellers from DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan>> Symptomatic passengers asked to report before immigration clearance>> 21-day monitoring period advised after arrival>> SOPs shared for screening, quarantine and case management>> No Ebola case detected in India so far Timeline May 18: WHO declares Ebola outbreaks a PHEICMay 19: AU says summit would discuss future pandemicsMay 20: Centre reviews Ebola preparedness with statesMay 21: India issues …

India-Africa Forum Summit to focus on trade, defence and critical minerals

India-Africa Forum Summit to focus on trade, defence and critical minerals

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Top leaders of African nations are expected to attend the India-Africa Forum Summit to be held this month, which will see New Delhi unveil a roadmap to boost its ties with the continent, especially in trade, defence, space technology and critical minerals. Top leaders of African nations are expected to attend the India-Africa Forum Summit to be held this month. The summit, the fourth of its kind, will be held in New Delhi on May 31. India has increased its diplomatic footprint in Africa by opening 17 new missions since 2018, taking the total number to 46. New Delhi has also sought to enhance trade and connectivity with Africa in the face of China’s growing presence on the continent. The India-Africa Forum Summit will focus on boosting cooperation in economy and trade, defence and security, critical minerals, energy, space and high technology, agriculture, health, education, and climate action, officials said on Saturday. “We are looking at enhancing our economic partnership in a big way,” an official said. The Indian side is keen to transform the …

India-Africa partnership will be message of stability in turbulent world: Jaishankar| India News

India-Africa partnership will be message of stability in turbulent world: Jaishankar| India News

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New Delhi, As the world navigates through complex geopolitical challenges, the India-Africa partnership assumes particular significance, and it will be a message of “stability” and “reliability” in a turbulent and uncertain world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday. India-Africa partnership will be message of stability in turbulent world: Jaishankar Addressing a gathering at the unveiling of the logo, theme and website for the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit-IV, Jaishankar also asserted that together, India and Africa are not just development partners, but also “partners in shaping a better world”. His comments come in the backdrop of multiple conflicts in various parts of the world, including the one in West Asia that has stretched for more than 50 days with global ramifications. The logo for the upcoming summit features a lion, superimposed on an image depicting interlocked maps of India and Africa. It carries the theme ‘Enduring Partnership Shared Vision’ and the date of the summit, -31. Jaishankar said the upcoming summit presents a “unique opportunity” to further “deepen our engagement”. It will offer a …

India-Africa Trade Council hosts meet in Kochi 

India-Africa Trade Council hosts meet in Kochi 

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The India-Africa Trade Council hosted the India-Sierra Leone trade meet in Kochi on Wednesday (January 22) bringing together stakeholders from the south Indian business community. Besides Asif Iqbal, president of the Indian Economic Trade Organisation, and Rashid Sesay, High Commissioner of Sierra Leone to India, and a diplomatic delegation, including the Information Attaché from the Embassy of Sierra Leone in Abu Dhabi attended. Addressing the gathering, the High Commissioner highlighted Sierra Leone’s potential as a strategic trade partner, highlighting key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, IT development, and industrial growth. C. Krishna Shankar, chairman and managing director of Finovest Group, was appointed Trade Commissioner for Sierra Leone to India. Published – January 23, 2025 10:15 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link