New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday called for India and Africa to work towards doubling bilateral trade by 2030, with a focus on value addition, technology-driven agriculture, renewable energy, and healthcare.

Delivering the keynote address at the valedictory session of the 20th CII India-Africa Business Conclave in New Delhi, Goyal said the partnership between the two regions should move "from raw material exports to value-added production for global markets."

India-Africa trade currently stands at USD 42.7 billion in exports and USD 40 billion in imports.

While describing the trade balance as relatively even, the Minister stressed the untapped potential across sectors. "This demonstra...