New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Africa is India's partner and its "priority", and whether one speaks of a multipolar world order or of a reformed multilateralism, it will happen only when the continent is "given its due place", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said.

Addressing an event to mark Africa Day 2026 on Wednesday, August 5, Jaishankar said India continues to maintain close contact with the African Union and looks forward to reconvening the deferred India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-4).

"Earlier this year, we were ready to host the African leadership at the fourth India Africa Forum Summit. Unfortunately, the Ebola virus outbreak led to the postponement of the Summit. The decision to postpone it was jointly taken by our partners of...