India-Africa Forum Summit adopts framework for strategic cooperation and Delhi Declaration

DOWNLOAD PDF

✸ On the concluding day of the third India-Africa Forum Summit 2015, India and Africa have adopted a 'Delhi Declaration 2015' and 'India-Africa Framework for Strategic Cooperation'.
India will also offer a grant assistance of USD 600 million which includes an India-Africa Development Fund of USD 100 million and a Health Fund of USD 10 million.

✸ The event was the largest diplomatic event India has staged to date, with more leaders attending the summit than the 39 who came for the 1983 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting hosted by Indira Gandhi.

Delhi Declaration-2015

✸ The Delhi Declaration called for continued collaboration in the fields of peace and security.

✸ Strengthening of the UN counter-terrorism mechanism and enhancing cooperation and coordination to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

✸ The declaration said that India and Africa looked forward to finalizing an ambitious and comprehensive climate change agreement which will be based on the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibility.

✸ On maritime security, the declaration said India would work to support Africa, as appropriate, in the implementation of the AU 2050 Africa’s Integrated Maritime (AIM) Strategy in accordance with International Maritime Law.

✸ India and Africa also agreed to work towards creating conducive environment for trade facilitation in accordance with the WTO Bali Trade Facilitation Agreement.

India-Africa Framework for Strategic Cooperation

✸ It reaffirmed strong commitment to work together for a comprehensive reform of the United Nations system, including the Security Council, to make it more regionally representative, democratic, accountable and effective.

✸ Africa and India agreed to support establishment of Small and Medium Enterprises and Medium and Small Industries to promote employment creation and income generation for people of both sides. Ensured access to affordable and quality medicines and treatment, particularly generic medicines.