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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Secures US$300 Million Loan, Expanding Investor Base with Indian Lenders

This landmark transaction, commemorated in Dubai, underscores AFC's robust standing as an investment-grade rated development financial institution with a unique ability to attract diverse global investors

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has successfully closed a US$300 million India-focused syndicated loan, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing strategy to diversify its international investor base. The transaction introduced a new group of lenders from India, further expanding AFC’s global partnerships. This…

Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India
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Prime Minister conferred with the national award - “Grand Commander of the Order of Niger”

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is the first foreign leader to be conferred with this award since 1969

​In a ceremony at the State House, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu conferred the national award - "Grand Commander of the Order of Niger” on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his statesmanship and stellar contribution to fostering India-Nigeria ties. The award…

Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India
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Prime Minister holds official talks with President of Nigeria

The two leaders reviewed the ongoing bilateral cooperation and discussed ways to further strengthen India-Nigeria Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is on a State Visit to Nigeria from 17-18 November 2024. He held official talks with the President of Nigeria, H.E. Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in Abuja today. Upon arrival at the State House, Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome with a 21-gun salute.…

Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India
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India – Nigeria Strategic and Counter-Terrorism Dialogue

The two sides identified specific areas of cooperation to enhance their fight against all forms of terrorism

At the invitation of National Security Adviser Shri Ajit K. Doval KC, the National Security Adviser of Nigeria Mr. Nuhu Ribadu visited New Delhi for the Second Strategic and Counter-Terrorism Dialogue between India and Nigeria from 4-5 November 2024. 2. The National Security Advisors held in-depth discussions within the framework…

Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India
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Visit of Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change to Zambia (November 04-07, 2024)

India and Zambia are commemorating 60 years of establishment of diplomatic relations

Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoS-KVS) will pay an official visit to the Republic of Zambia from 04-07 November 2024. 2. During the visit, MoS-KVS will co-chair the 6th Session of India-Zambia Joint Permanent Commission with Mr. Mulambo Haimbe,…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
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Egypt: President El-Sisi Heads to Russia to Participate in the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Summit

During the summit, President El-Sisi will present Egypt's vision and positions on a multitude of significant international and regional issues

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi heads to the Russian Federation to attend the BRICS summit held in the city of Kazan. The summit marks Egypt's first participation as a member of the group, since its official accession at the beginning of this year. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy,…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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Vice President Quaynor leads African Development Bank mission to India to strengthen business ties

The delegation participated in a roundtable with 15 Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare infrastructure companies, co-hosted by the Bank and India Exim Bank

An African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) delegation led by Vice President Solomon Quaynor has concluded a four-day official visit to India to explore investment and trade opportunities and partnerships between Africa and India in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and technology. During the mission, which took in the cities of New Delhi, Gurgaon and Faridabad,…

State House Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone: His Excellency (H.E.) President Julius Maada Bio Departs for the United Kingdom Ahead of Keynote Address at the University of Oxford

Accompanying the President are his wife, First Lady Fatima Bio, Chief Minister, Dr. David M. Sengeh, and the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry M. Kpaka

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has departed for the United Kingdom to deliver the Keynote Address at the fourth edition of the OpenAg Symposium, which will focus on the future of food and agriculture in a changing climate. This year’s symposium will highlight the vital role of agricultural…

Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India
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India sends Humanitarian Assistance to Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe

​​This assistance embodies India's principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam', the spirit of South-South Cooperation and our unwavering commitment towards Africa

The Government of India has extended humanitarian assistance to the Government and people of the Republic of Malawi, Government and people of the Republic of Zambia and Government and people of the Republic of Zimbabwe to address the food deficit which has occurred due to severe drought caused by El…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Indian peacekeepers take a unique approach to promoting peace through animal health and welfare

The UNMISS peacekeepers have treated nearly 15,000 cattle in the past nine months as well as countless other animals precious to the people of South Sudan

“Peace is not just the absence of conflict, but the presence of compassion. When we care for animals, we care for each other, which is a powerful catalyst for peace.” This was the powerful and passionate message from Lieutenant Colonel Manoj Yadav, the Deputy Commander of the Indian peacekeeping battalion…