While the full summit was originally targeted for 2025, the year was primarily used for preparatory high-level engagements to institutionalize a more robust strategic dialogue.
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- Maritime Focus: India expanded its “Security and Growth for All in the Region” (SAGAR) initiative. The AIKEYME 2025 (Africa India Key Maritime Engagement) was a centerpiece, involving joint anti-piracy drills with nine African navies.
- Defense Exports: Discussions emphasized the co-production of defense equipment under “Make in India,” with several African nations expressing interest in Indian-made LCA Tejas jets and ALH Dhruv
- Digital Public Goods: A major push was made to export the “India Stack,” with countries like Namibia and Ghana moving to adopt UPI-style payment systems and Togo implementing Indian open-source national ID platforms.
