The India-Africa Food Security, Agri Trade and Investment Summit 2026 has brought together representatives from more than 30 African countries in Greater Noida to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, food security, technology and sustainable development…reports Asian Lite News Desk
The summit was inaugurated at GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, Greater Noida, with the participation of diplomats, government officials, scientists, agricultural experts, industry leaders and academic representatives.
Organised by the International Trade and Delegation Federation of Chambers (ITDFC) in association with GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, the event was held under the theme ‘Partnering for Prosperity, Nourishing Future Generations’.
Discussions focused on strengthening India-Africa partnerships in agricultural research, food production, trade and investment.
Key areas included seeds, biotechnology, rice, grains and pulses, soil health, irrigation, fertilisers, agricultural technology, climate-smart farming, food processing, value addition, supply chains and investment opportunities.
The summit brought together several diplomatic and institutional representatives, including Dr Alka Rao, Director of CSIR-IMTECH under the Ministry of Science and Technology; Seychelles High Commissioner Harisoa Lalatiana Accouche; Chad Ambassador Ildjima Badda Mallot; Republic of Congo Ambassador Raymond Serge Balé; and Togo’s Chargé d’Affaires Malemda Kamele.
Pankaj Agarwal, Vice Chairman of GL Bajaj Educational Institutions, welcomed the delegates and highlighted the importance of international collaboration.
Kartikay Agarwal, CEO of GL Bajaj Educational Institutions, emphasised the role of global exposure, knowledge exchange and international partnerships in strengthening education and academic engagement.
GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management served as the academic partner and host institution, providing a platform for cooperation between Indian and African institutions.
Syed Areesh Hussain, CEO of ITDFC, said the summit would strengthen ties between India and Africa, adding that food security was a foundation for prosperity and partnerships were essential to achieving it.
The event also announced the Asian-Africa Seed Trade and Innovation Summit 2027, which will focus on seed trade, agricultural innovation, technology, research and investment to build resilient food systems across Asia and Africa.
The summit highlighted opportunities for stronger business-to-business, business-to-government and institutional partnerships, while underlining the role of India-Africa cooperation in advancing global food and nutrition security and the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision.
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