External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday (April 22, 2026) said that Africa occupies a central place in India’s foreign policy today, and New Delhi’s engagement with it is guided by a clear vision, rooted in the principles of equality, mutual respect and shared progress.
Addressing a gathering at the unveiling of the logo, theme and website for the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit IV, Mr. Jaishankar said, “We gather here to mark the next chapter in the enduring partnership between India and Africa through the India-Africa Forum Summit framework.”
Speaking at the launch of Logo, Theme and Website of India Africa Forum Summit-IV. https://t.co/tY7VDduYp1
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 23, 2026
The India-Africa relationship is rooted in “our civilisational linkages”, nurtured over centuries through cultural exchanges and human interactions, the External Affairs Minister said.
