External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday held bilateral meetings with Cameroon and Tunisia foreign ministers on the sidelines of the ongoing Third India-Africa Forum Summit (IFAS).
"Closer to Cameroon. EAM @SushmaSwaraj with Foreign Minister Mbella Mbella," Vikas Swarup, spokesperson in the external affairs ministry, tweeted after her meeting with the foreign minister of Cameroon.
Earlier, she held a bilateral meeting with Tunisia Foreign Minister Taieb Baccouche.
"Afternoon bilaterals begin with with Tunisia. EAM @SushmaSwaraj meets Foreign Minister Taieb Baccouche," Swarup tweeted.
Foreign ministers of India and the African countries held a ministerial meeting on Tuesday as part of the 2015 IFAS.
Addressing the ministers, Sushma Swaraj made a strong pitch for permanent seats in the UN Security Council for India and Africa.
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share the podium with the African heads of government and state for the summit meeting.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app