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IOL News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
What India's partnership with the AU means for Africa
IN a landmark visit to India between the current chairman of the African Union (AU), who is also the President of Angola, João Lourenço, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, one key message came out from the trip: 'Development without dependency'. Consistent with Modi's message of 'cooperation without conditions', he elucidated how, in the name of development partnerships, nations were forced into dependence partnerships, which gave rise to colonial and imperial rule and global power blocks. Now what does this mean for the 54 countries in the African Union and Angola, which is the second largest supplier of oil and the current AU chair? Of course, India's defining watershed moment was the Presidency of the G20 under Modi, where he advocated and secured permanent membership of the AU in the G20, which was a pivotal moment for the India-Africa relationship. The question that many pundits have been asking is, how this 'partnership of equals' between Africa and India would play out, especially in the mid of the turbulent geo-political trade wars between China and the United States, which have exposed how countries in the Global South are merely spectators in the global trade eco-system.
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First Post
03-05-2025
- Business
- First Post
'Pillars of Global South': India signs key defence and security deals with Angola
PM Modi held wide-ranging talks with Angolan President Laurenco that focused on ramping up overall bilateral ties, including in areas of digital public infrastructure read more Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held extensive talks with the Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco during his four-day visit to India. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X, 'Both sides deliberated on a wide range of areas, including trade & investment, defence, energy, skilling, railways development partnership, health & pharmaceuticals, cultural cooperation and people to people ties. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD PM @narendramodi held extensive discussions with President Mr. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço @jlprdeangola at Hyderabad House today. President of Angola strongly condemned the terror attack on Indian soil and expressed solidarity with the people of India. Both sides deliberated… — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) May 3, 2025 Earlier today, Lourenco received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan from President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi. The Indian prime minister announced a $200 million defence credit line for Angola and expressed commitment to act firmly and decisively against terrorists and their backers. PM Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with Angolan President Laurenco that focused on ramping up overall bilateral ties, including in areas of digital public infrastructure. In his media statement, the prime minister said Laurenco's visit to India not only gives a new direction to the bilateral relations but also strengthens the India-Africa partnership. 'I am pleased to announce India's $200 million defence credit line to support modernisation of Angola's defence forces,' he said. The prime minister also said that there was a discussion on repair, overhaul and supply of defence platforms as well. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD India will also share its capabilities with Angola in the areas of digital public infrastructure, space technology and capacity building, Modi said. 'We have also decided to further strengthen our relations in areas of healthcare, diamond processing, fertiliser and critical minerals.' The prime minister also said, 'We are committed to taking firm and decisive action against terrorists and those who support them.' Highlighting the importance of ties between India and the African Union, he said, 'We are partners in progress, We are pillars of the Global South.' With inputs from agencies
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
PM Modi announces $200 million for modernisation of Angolan armed forces
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (May 3, 2025) announced a $200 million Defence credit line for Angola and expressed commitment to act firmly and decisively against terrorists and their backers, an assertion that came days after the Pahalgam terror strike. PM Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Laurenco that focused on ramping up overall bilateral ties, including in areas of digital public infrastructure. In his media statement, the Prime Minister said Mr. Laurenco's visit to India not only gives a new direction to the bilateral relations but also strengthens the India-Africa partnership. "I am pleased to announce India's $200 million defence credit line to support modernisation of Angola's defence forces," he said. The Prime Minister also said that there was a discussion on repair, overhaul and supply of defence platforms as well. India will also share its capabilities with Angola in the areas of digital public infrastructure, space technology and capacity building, Modi said. "We have also decided to further strengthen our relations in areas of healthcare, diamond processing, fertiliser and critical minerals." The Prime Minister also said, "We are committed to taking firm and decisive action against terrorists and those who support them." Highlighting the importance of ties between India and the African Union, he said, "We are partners in progress, we are pillars of the Global South." Mr. Laurenco arrived in Delhi on Thursday on a four-day trip.
NDTV
03-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
PM Modi Announces $200 Million For Mordernisation Of Angolan Armed Forces
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a USD 200 million defence credit line for Angola and expressed commitment to act firmly and decisively against terrorists and their backers, an assertion that came days after the Pahalgam terror strike. PM Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Laurenco that focused on ramping up overall bilateral ties, including in areas of digital public infrastructure. In his media statement, the prime minister said Laurenco's visit to India not only gives a new direction to the bilateral relations but also strengthens the India-Africa partnership. "I am pleased to announce India's USD 200 million defence credit line to support modernisation of Angola's defence forces," he said. The prime minister also said that there was a discussion on repair, overhaul and supply of defence platforms as well. India will also share its capabilities with Angola in the areas of digital public infrastructure, space technology and capacity building, PM Modi said. "We have also decided to further strengthen our relations in areas of healthcare, diamond processing, fertiliser and critical minerals." The prime minister also said, "We are committed to taking firm and decisive action against terrorists and those who support them." Highlighting the importance of ties between India and the African Union, he said, "We are partners in progress, We are pillars of the Global South." Laurenco arrived in Delhi on Thursday on a four-day trip.
New Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
PM Modi, Angolan president hold talks; India offers $200M credit for Angolan military upgrade
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a USD 200 million defence credit line for Angola and expressed commitment to act firmly and decisively against terrorists and their backers, an assertion that came days after the Pahalgam terror strike. Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Laurenco that focused on ramping up overall bilateral ties, including in areas of digital public infrastructure. In his media statement, the prime minister said Laurenco's visit to India not only gives a new direction to the bilateral relations but also strengthens the India-Africa partnership. "I am pleased to announce India's USD 200 million defence credit line to support modernisation of Angola's defence forces," he said. The prime minister also said that there was a discussion on repair, overhaul and supply of defence platforms as well. India will also share its capabilities with Angola in the areas of digital public infrastructure, space technology and capacity building, Modi said. "We have also decided to further strengthen our relations in areas of healthcare, diamond processing, fertiliser and critical minerals." The prime minister also said, "We are committed to taking firm and decisive action against terrorists and those who support them." Highlighting the importance of ties between India and the African Union, he said, "We are partners in progress, We are pillars of the Global South." Laurenco arrived in Delhi on Thursday on a four-day trip.
