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.”