With reference to the visit of the Minister of External Affairs to Africa, consider the following statements: 1. The visit includes Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Ethiopia. 2. The visit is scheduled to take place in October 2025. 3. The visit aims to discuss trade, investment and infrastructure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

S. Jaishankar begins five-day visit to Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Ethiopia to strengthen ties

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 6 October 2026

Global South solidarity and South-South cooperation: a key GS2 theme for India's African diplomacy.

Why in news

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar began a five-day visit to Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ethiopia to discuss trade, investment, and infrastructure to strengthen ties and Global South solidarity.

Background

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is visiting Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ethiopia starting October 6, 2026. In Addis Ababa, he will chair the Regional Heads of Mission Conference for Indian envoys.

Facts for Prelims

PostS. Jaishankar: Minister of External Affairs (MEA)
PlaceAddis Ababa: Capital of Ethiopia and host of the Regional Heads of Mission Conference

Prelims practice question

With reference to the visit of the Minister of External Affairs to Africa, consider the following statements:

The visit includes Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Ethiopia.
The visit is scheduled to take place in October 2025.
The visit aims to discuss trade, investment and infrastructure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The visit is scheduled for October 2026.

For Mains

Q. Discuss India's strategy of fostering 'Global South' solidarity through bilateral cooperation with African nations to enhance its position as a leading power.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Strategic alignment: Leveraging infrastructure and development cooperation to counter traditional power blocs
Economic integration: Expanding trade and investment corridors to reduce import dependencies
Diplomatic leadership: Utilizing the Regional Heads of Mission Conference to coordinate Indian interests in Africa

Keywords: Global South · Development Cooperation · Strategic Autonomy · South-South Cooperation · Bilateralism

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