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Paulinus Aidoghy, Abuja
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India's historic struggle is closely linked to Africa.
Modi also said that relations between India and Africa are a secular relationship. India is proud to be Africa's partner
Addressing Wednesday the Ugandan Parliament, Prime Minister Modi called for a common front between India and India Africa to fight for prosperity together.
He assured Ugandan parliamentarians that Mr. Modi is currently making an official visit to the Republic of Uganda as part of his official trip from three countries to the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of Uganda and Uganda. in Republic of South Africa between 23-28 July 2018.
The address addressed to the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda highlighted the progress made in the relations between l & # 39; India and Africa over the past four years and Modi's reflections on partnership with Africa in a wide range of areas.
The broadcast of the Indian Prime Minister's speech broadcast was followed by Daily Sun in Abuja at the High Commission of India.
Modi said: "The history of India's freedom struggle is closely related to Africa." It's not just the 21 years that Gandhiji has spent in Africa, nor the first movement of non-cooperation that he led. "For India, the moral principles of the independence movement, or the peaceful means to pursue it, were not limited to the limits of the rule of law. India or the future of the Indians.
"It was a universal quest for freedom, dignity, equality and opportunity for every human being." Twenty years before our independence, the leaders of our Movement national had linked India's struggle for freedom to the struggle against colonial rule in the world, especially in Africa. Even as India stood on the threshold of independence, the fate of Africa was not far from our minds.
"Mahatma Gandhi firmly believed that the freedom of India would remain incomplete as long as Africa remained a slave.guber: INEC closes its nomination, selects 48 political parties
" Free India has not forgotten his words. India has continued Afro-Asian solidarity in Bandung. We were strongly opposed to apartheid in South Africa. We have taken strong and bold positions in ancient Rhodesia – now known as Zimbabwe, in Guinea Bassau, Angola and Namibia.
"Gandhi's peaceful resistance inspired leaders like Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Albert Luthuli, Julius Nyrere and Kwame Nkrumah.
" History bears witness to the success of the ancient wisdom of the past. India and Africa and the lasting force of peaceful resistance. Some of the most profound changes in Africa have been brought by Gandhian methods.
"India's principled support for Africa's liberation movements has often come at a cost to the trade of our nation.However, nothing has counted in relation to freedom from Africa, "said Modi.
Modi added that India's economic and international partnerships over the last seven decades were motivated as much by economic impetus as by the principles India called for fair and equitable access to markets and resources, adding, "We have fought together to make development the foundation of global trade. And we have sought to diversify the economic partnership between the countries of the South.
"Our doctors and teachers went to Africa not only to seek professional opportunities, but in solidarity with a common cause of development as free nations." Minister Modi said that India and Africa stood on the brink of a bright future as a confident, safe, young, innovative and dynamic people.
He said that Uganda is an example of Africa on the move, while saying He added, "As with Uganda, we have deepened our partnership and our commitment across the vast expanse of Africa. Over the last four years, our President, Vice President and myself have visited no less than 25 countries in Africa.
"Our ministers covered virtually all African countries.We had the honor to welcome the 54 countries – more than 40 at the level of Heads of State and Government at the Third Summit of the Africa-India Forum in October 2015. We have also been privileged to host many African leaders for the inaugural summit of the International Solar Alliance.
"Apart from all this, 32 leaders of State or government of Africa have visited India over the past four years. My country, Gujarat, was proud to be hosting the very first meeting of the African Development Bank in India last year. And we are also opening 18 new embassies in Africa.
"Our partnership for development currently includes the implementation of 180 lines of credit worth $ 11 billion in more than 40 African countries.At the last summit of the Africa-India Forum, we had contracted a $ 10 billion concessional credit line and $ 600 million in grant assistance
"Every year, more than 8,000 young Africans are trained in various programs, and as always our efforts will be guided by your priorities Indian companies have invested more than 54 billion US dollars in Africa
"Our trade with Africa now exceeds 62 billion US dollars. That's more than 21 percent more than the year before. Africa's exports to India are increasing
"And our economic ties are increasingly being driven by new partnerships for innovation in the digital economy." The pan-African network E-Network connects 48 African countries in India and among them. It can become the new backbone of digital innovation in Africa.
"With many coastal nations, our partnership is now increasingly looking to harness the benefits of the blue economy in a sustainable way.
" And Indian medicines have changed the game that once were a threat to the future of Africa. They also continue to make health care affordable and accessible to many. "
India's engagement with Africa," added Mr. Modi, "would continue to be guided by 10 principles, among which Africa will be among the priorities of the United Nations." 39, India 19659035] Share "/>
