Johannesburg: India has been steadily strengthening its diplomatic engagement with African countries, expanding its presence on the continent and spearheading efforts that led to the African Union joining the G20 which is considered as a landmark achievement during India’s G20 presidency in 2023, a report said on Monday.

It added that South Africa’s G20 presidency – the first time the premier forum for international economic cooperation has involved Africa in a leadership role – reflected the vision Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined in 2018 regarding the guiding principles for India’s ties with Africa.

Two years ago, during India’s Presidency at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi formally announced the African Union’s inclusion as a permanent member of the group.

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