New Delhi, Oct 29: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held bilateral talks with heads of several African nations during which UN reforms, combating challenge of terrorism and boosting trade and investment.
The African leaders appreciated India’s development projects in the continent and sought deepening of ties in diverse sectors including health care, education and capacity building.
During his meeting, South African President Jacob Zuma strongly called for reform of global governance system and said the UN structure which was set up after the Second World War cannot remain relevant in 21st century.
He said it was important that all like minded countries come together to ensure reform of the UN, particularly the UN Security Council, observing that many conflicts in the world including the Syrian crisis could not be resolved because of veto powers of the UNSC member countries.
The heads of state and government of African countries are in India to participate in the India Africa Forum Summit tomorrow.
The Prime Minister also met Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, and Chairman of African Union. Both the leaders discussed issues of common interest, including UN reforms and the threat of terrorism.
Modi during his meeting with President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana reviewed the “warm” bilateral ties.
