New Delhi, April 23 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday described India's relationship with Africa as entering a "season of renewal", as he launched the logo, theme and website of the India-Africa Forum Summit-IV in New Delhi.

He said the summit marks the next phase in a long-standing partnership between India and African nations, built on shared history and expanding cooperation.

Speaking at the event, Jaishankar said, "This is a season of renewal and of fresh beginnings, and we gather at this joyous moment to mark the next chapter, the next chapter of the enduring partnership between India and Africa through the India Africa Forum Summit."

Highlighting the historical depth of ties, he noted that "our shared history ...