Prez Droupadi Murmu to visit three African nations

President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a state visit to three African nations — Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi, starting October 13, which is a reflection of India-Africa “growing partnership”, the MEA said on Wednesday, October 9.

Secretary (Economic Relations) in the ministry of external affairs, Dammu Ravi, at a briefing here said the visit



comes after the African Union became a member of the G20 at its summit last year under the Indian presidency of the grouping.

“This visit should be seen in the context of Africa as a continent and how India wishes to engage, and is looking at having a stronger partnership with Africa. It’s a reflection of India-Africa growing partnership,” he said.