New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday departed on a six-day State visit to Angola and Botswana, scheduled from November 8 to 13, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian head of state to both nations.

Taking to X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “Reiterating India’s commitment towards Africa and the Global South, President Droupadi Murmu has departed on a two country state visit to Angola and Botswana. This visit will be the first-ever State visit by our President to these nations.”

During the visit, President Murmu will hold bilateral talks with her counterparts, address the parliaments of both countries, attend key national events, and interact with the Indian diaspora in Luanda and Gaborone.

In a special briefing, MEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar D

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