India-Africa partnership will be message of stability in turbulent world: Jaishankar

India-Africa partnership assumes particular significance in a turbulent world, External Affairs Minister said, describing it as a message of stability and reliability. The partnership is not just about development, but also about shaping a better world. India has expanded its diplomatic footprint in Africa, opening 17 new missions, and Africa occupies a central place in India's foreign policy. The India-Africa relationship is rooted in civilisational linkages and nurtured through cultural exchanges and human interactions.