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Exploring the African Policy of India

28
March 2025
Abdessalam Jaldi and Samir Bhattacharya
Related topics: 
Economy
Asia
Africa

In recent years, India has strengthened its ties with Africa, focusing on economic development and trade exchanges. With initiatives aimed at promoting commerce, investments, and technology, India is becoming a key partner for many African countries. Beyond the economic aspect, India also supports Africa in areas such as security, health, and governance, sharing its experience and working together on common projects. Bilateral and multilateral summits are central to this collaboration. In this podcast, Abdessalam Saad JALDI, Senior IR Specialist, explores the African policy of India, with Samir Bhattacharya, Associate Fellow at Observer Research Foundation (ORF).

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