New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed India's commitment to accelerating bilateral trade with the African continent, with a particular focus on minerals, critical resources, agriculture, and capacity building.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the 20th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) India-Africa Business Conclave 2025, Singh highlighted the growing significance of the African continent in India's global trade and investment strategy, noting that the partnership has marked two decades of growing economic ties.

He emphasised that the mines and minerals sector, including critical minerals essential for high-tech industries, will play a pivotal role in future...