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India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) Scheduled for May 28-31, 2026 in Delhi with Theme 'IA SPIRIT' to Shape Strategic Partnership

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23 Apr 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:$103 billion (FY 2025 trade)May 28-31, 2026 (Summit dates)2008 (First IAFS)$75 billion (2015 trade)
Bodies:Ministry of External AffairsAfrican Union
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What This Article Covers

1.The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) is scheduled for May 28-31, 2026, in New Delhi, with the theme 'IA SPIRIT' (India Africa Strategic Partnership for Innovation, Resilience and Inclusive Transformation).

2.India-Africa trade grew from $75 billion in 2015 to $103 billion in FY 2025, with India being one of Africa's largest trade partners.

3.The summit is the apex institutional mechanism for India-Africa engagement, established in 2008, and focuses on common challenges like climate change and representation in global governance.

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India is hosting the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) in May 2026 after a decade-long gap, aiming to deepen a strategic partnership with the 55-nation African Union. This summit is a key part of India's foreign policy to amplify Global South voices and expand economic ties, with bilateral trade crossing $103 billion.

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Summit Dates (IAFS-IV)May 28-31, 2026
Summit ThemeIA SPIRIT (India Africa Strategic Partnership for Innovation, Resilience and Inclusive Transformation)
India-Africa Trade (FY 2025)$103 billion
First IAFS Held2008, New Delhi

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  • ›Summit Dates (IAFS-IV): May 28-31, 2026
  • ›Summit Theme: IA SPIRIT (India Africa Strategic Partnership for Innovation, Resilience and Inclusive Transformation)
  • ›Target this Data: India-Africa trade in FY 2025 was $103 billion.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: The African Union is the key body representing 55 African nations in the summit.
  • ›Target this Summit Theme: 'IA SPIRIT' stands for India Africa Strategic Partnership for Innovation, Resilience and Inclusive Transformation.

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The India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) is described as the apex institutional mechanism for India's engagement with Africa. Which international body, representing African nations, is a key participant in these summits?

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Consider the following statements regarding the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS):

1. The first India-Africa Forum Summit was held in 2008 in New Delhi and resulted in the adoption of the Delhi Declaration.

2. The third summit, held in 2015, was the first edition to include leaders from all African nations.

3. The theme for the upcoming fourth summit (IAFS-IV) is 'Shared Future, Inclusive Growth'.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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According to the article, what was the approximate value of India-Africa bilateral trade in the financial year 2024-25 (FY 2025)?

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What is a primary strategic objective for India in hosting the India-Africa Forum Summit, as highlighted in the news article?

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