New Delhi [India], August 27 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral trade with African nations, placing emphasis on minerals, critical resources, agriculture, and capacity building.
Speaking to ANI at the 20th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) India-Africa Business Conclave 2025, Singh highlighted Africa’s growing significance in India’s global trade and investment strategy, noting that the partnership has flourished over the past two decades. He stated that the mines and minerals sector, particularly critical minerals essential for high-tech industries, will be central to future India-Africa economic engagement.
Singh said, “For the past 20 years, there has been a steady rise in businesses and bilateral trade between India and African countries… We have immense potential as far as the African continent is concerned, in all sectors. Whether it’s agriculture, mines and minerals, even critical minerals, from capacity building to healthcare to education, we have immense potential in all African countries, and most certainly we’re going to carry it forward with even more speed.”
The minister also acknowledged the role of CII in strengthening India-Africa commercial ties, adding, “Over the past 20 years, CII has been doing commendable work in bringing African and Indian businesses together. Today, we have crossed the USD 100 billion mark in mutual trade. Going by the current changes in the world, both African countries and India are definitely making all efforts to increase our mutual trade and bilateral relations.”
The 20th CII India-Africa Business Conclave began today in New Delhi and will continue until August 29. (ANI)
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