India, African nations hold talks to boost trade ties
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New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday discussed the issue of strengthening India's trade and investment relations with Africa at a meeting with the ministers and ambassadors of African countries on the sidelines of the WTO ministerial conference in Cameroon.
"Had a meaningful engagement with ministers and ambassadors of the Africa Group members on the sidelines of the 14th ministerial conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO MC14). Held substantive talks on investments, including expanding India's investments in Africa," Goyal said after the meeting, in a post on X.
"Our discussions reaffirmed the deep-rooted civilisational and historical ties and trade relations, while exchanging views on enhancing trade between India and Africa and the MC14 agenda," the minister added.
