The 19th edition of the India Africa Business Conclave is set to take place next month, aiming to catalyze Africa’s growth and highlighting the crucial role of the India-Africa partnership in regional and global value chain integration. This event will see the participation of numerous dignitaries, highlighting the significance of the conclave in fostering stronger bilateral and multilateral relations.
Among the notable attendees is Mohammed BS Jallow, Vice President of The Gambia, accompanied by two ministers: Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment, and Musa S Drammeh, Minister of Fisheries and Water Resources. Their presence underscores the importance of this event for The Gambia and its commitment to strengthening ties with India.
A special guest at the conclave will be Dr Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Chairman of the Emirates Drug Establishment. His participation highlights the broadening scope of the conclave, bringing in perspectives and collaborations beyond the African continent.
From Africa, several ministers will attend, including Serge Gnaniodem Poda, Minister of Industrial Development, Commerce, Handicrafts, and Small and Medium Enterprises of Burkina Faso; Dr. Ahmed Samir, Minister of Trade and Industry of Egypt; Juan Jose Ndong Tomo, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Rural Development of Equatorial Guinea; and many others from Uganda, Malawi, Ghana, Guinea, and Niger. This diverse ministerial presence is expected to enrich the discussions and foster new avenues for collaboration.
The three-day event, titled “Creating ONE Future,” will be held from August 20-22, 2024 in New Delhi, focusing on key areas such as agriculture, food processing, defence, digital partnership, financial partnership, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, power and energy, quality ecosystem, and skill capacity development. Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the conclave aims to address bilateral, trilateral, and regional issues, opening up new opportunities for collaboration.
