New Delhi, Oct 17
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India was proud to host the event which reflects a desire by the two sides to engage more intensively for a better future.
The Prime Minister said in tweets that India’s engagement with Africa has been scaled up and trade has been growing remarkably in recent years.
“India is proud to host @indiafrica2015. The Summit
reflects India & Africa’s desire to engage more intensively
for a better future,” he tweeted.
“India’s relations with Africa are historic. India is a major investor in Africa & trade has been growing remarkably in recent years,” he said.
Representatives of 54 African nations including heads of state and government of around 40 countries and powerful African Union are expected to participate in the four-day India-Africa Summit beginning here on October 26.
Expanding trade ties will be a major focus area at the summit which will see participation of over 400 business delegates from Africa besides all major Indian chambers of commerce.
