Addis Ababa, July 29 -- India and African leaders, policymakers, diplomats, and development experts have called for a stronger and more action-oriented partnership between India and Africa to advance the interests of the Global South and play a greater role in shaping the emerging global order.

The call came during the conference, "Partners for Progress: Africa and India in the Emerging Global Order," held in Addis Ababa on July 28.

Organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in partnership with the Centre for Dialogue, Research and Cooperation (CDRC), the event brought together policymakers, diplomats, business leaders, researchers, and development practitioners from across India and Africa to discuss avenues for strengthening ...