India–Africa Forum Summit
India–Africa Forum Summit | |
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Leaders of African nations in the Family Photograph | |
| Abbreviation | IAFS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 8 April 2008 |
| Founder | Manmohan Singh |
| Founded at | New Delhi, India |
| Type | International forum |
| Purpose | Political |
| Fields | International politics |
| Funding | Attendee states |
The India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) is the official platform for the African-Indian relations. IAFS is supposed be held once in every three years, however the rule has not been strictly followed. It was first held from April 4 to April 8, 2008 in New Delhi, India. It was the first such meeting between the heads of state and government of India and 14 countries of Africa chosen by the African Union. Libya and Egypt's heads of state did not attend.