Africa has defined global trade since time immemorial. From fostering the Greco-Roman spice trade with India to hosting the mighty Suez Canal, Africa has helped connect the world. As we enter the digital age, young Africa is once again poised to shape our common future. Its partnership with a dynamic Asia will be critical.

How can these continents work together to serve consumers, connectivity, and commerce? What is underwriting the emergence of the African story and who are its key partners? Can a ‘development first’ approach help foster beneficial integration between Africa and global partners? How can India act with African countries on development challenges and climate response as well as revitalise its people-to-people connect? Can Africa contribute to a new economic order led by women and strengthened through diversity and inclusion?

Geoffrey Onyeama
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria

Richard J. Randriamandrato
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madagascar

Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong
Deputy Minister Political and Economic, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ghana

Dammu Ravi
Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs, India

Usta Kaitesi
CEO, Rwanda Governance Board, Rwanda

Moderator: Omneya Ghamry
Programme Manager, Cairo International Centre for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, Egypt

Raisina 2022 Panel Discussion: Out of Africa: Leading on Trade and Economic Integration.