Over the past three decades of the post-Cold War era, there has been a prevailing conviction that globalisation and interdependence among nations will lead to a better world for all and, for a group of countries that call themselves “the West”, that they will lead this movement.
Amid the accelerating geopolitical transformations reshaping the international landscape, Egyptian-Indian relations have emerged as a distinguished model of strategic partnership founded on mutual respect, deep-rooted cultural ties, and a shared commitment to sustainable development, regional stability, and South-South cooperation.
Ambassador Srikumar Menon, IFS (Retd.), highlights that India – Africa relations have been shaped by a strong foundation of capacity-building, inclusive development, and South – South cooperation. Reflecting on his diplomatic experience, he underscores India’s role in education, skills development, and the spread of affordable innovations in healthcare, agriculture, and digital services across Africa.
