(i) Having close relations with Africa will be beneficial from the point of view of both.
(ii) Many countries in Africa are developing rapidly.
(iii) MaharashtraBoardSoLutions.com diness to help in the all-round development of African youth. India has also agreed to give economic help and even grants to bring about development in different areas like technology, agriculture, tourism, etc.
(iv) India’s energy needs can be fulfilled by the energy rich countries like Egypt, Nigeria, Angola and Sudan.
(v) India is making efforts to increase trade with Africa.