With reference to India's recent diplomatic engagements in Africa, consider the following statements: 1. The Instrument of Acceptance for the International Big Cat Alliance was received in Accra. 2. The meeting with Niale Kaba to discuss bilateral ties took place in Ethiopia. 3. Bilateral discussions included cooperation in trade, infrastructure, agriculture, and healthcare. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Jaishankar meets Niale Kaba in Abidjan to strengthen India-Cote d'Ivoire ties

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 8 October 2026

South-South Cooperation and conservation diplomacy: a GS2 International Relations case study.

Why in news

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Cote d'Ivoire's Niale Kaba in Abidjan to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in trade, infrastructure, agriculture, and healthcare.

Background

S. Jaishankar met Niale Kaba in Abidjan on October 7, 2026. During a three-nation tour including Ethiopia, he received the Instrument of Acceptance for the International Big Cat Alliance from Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in Accra.

Facts for Prelims

FactThe Instrument of Acceptance for the International Big Cat Alliance was received in Accra, Ghana

Prelims practice question

With reference to India's recent diplomatic engagements in Africa, consider the following statements:

The Instrument of Acceptance for the International Big Cat Alliance was received in Accra.
The meeting with Niale Kaba to discuss bilateral ties took place in Ethiopia.
Bilateral discussions included cooperation in trade, infrastructure, agriculture, and healthcare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The meeting took place in Abidjan.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of India's expanding diplomatic and economic engagement with African nations in the context of its 'Global South' leadership.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Economic diversification: Leveraging African markets for agricultural and infrastructure investment
Multilateral cooperation: Strengthening conservation leadership through the International Big Cat Alliance
Diplomatic outreach: Enhancing bilateral ties to secure supply chains and investment

Keywords: Bilateral relations · South-South Cooperation · Infrastructure investment · Conservation diplomacy · Trade diversification

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