India–Africa ties enter a new phase of strategic collaboration amid the changing global order
- IBEF
- February 24, 2026
India and Africa are entering a new chapter of strategic partnership, expanding their cooperation in the areas of trade, technology, and climate change in the face of changing global circumstances. A recent meeting in New Delhi highlighted the rising geopolitical and economic stature of Africa, with representatives demanding greater South-South cooperation, more robust supply chains, and partnerships for energy transitions. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was identified as a key driver of regional integration, holding out the promise of standardized trade policies, expanded industrialization, and stronger value chains. Analysts made it clear that the partnership has evolved from its traditional roots of solidarity to a forward-looking partnership that seeks to shape a more balanced and multipolar world order.
The trade between India and Africa has already touched Rs. 9,096 billion (US$ 100 billion), with a target of Rs. 18,192 billion (US$ 200 billion) by 2030, marking a strong level of commercial engagement and growing strategic synergy. Speakers emphasized cooperation in agricultural innovation, capacity development, technology, infrastructure development, and renewable energy, while also underlining the need for regular meetings at the India-Africa Forum Summits to keep the momentum. The voices of diplomacy highlighted the unique combination of finance, technology, and capacity development expertise of India, which is a critical partner in the industrialization of Africa. The session concluded that greater cooperation in climate action, critical minerals, and connectivity would give a boost to joint growth and the collective voice of the Global South in the changing international order.
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