India-Africa Global South Partnership Conference
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The conference signals increased diplomatic and economic cooperation between India and Africa, potentially boosting investment flows and trade. However, as a policy dialogue, immediate market impact is limited, though long-term infrastructure and development finance initiatives may benefit sectors like technology and healthcare.
On July 28, 2026, the conference 'Partners for Progress: Africa and India in the Emerging Global Order' was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, organized by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and the Centre for Dialogue, Research and Cooperation (CDRC). Indian and African leaders, policymakers, diplomats, and development experts called for a stronger, action-oriented partnership to advance Global South interests and shape the emerging global order. Keynote speaker Anil Kumar Rai, India's Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, highlighted the convergence between Africa's Agenda 2063 and India's Vision 2047. Discussions focused on leveraging multilateral platforms like G20, BRICS, and the African Union, and covered development finance, trade, digital public infrastructure, healthcare, food security, AI, climate resilience, and investment. CARE ESG Ratings Limited's Mehul Pandya presented a report on redefining credit risk assessment. Former Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen advocated an integrated development approach. The conference concluded with a consensus to move from dialogue to implementation through stronger institutions and practical cooperation.
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