Published on: May 03, 2025
By: BTI
Location: New Delhi, India
The official Twitter (X) account of the Bharatiya Janata Party (@BJP4India) has posted several updates highlighting India’s cooperation with African nations, particularly in the context of recent diplomatic engagements. These posts reflect the BJP’s emphasis on strengthening India-Africa ties under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Below are key indicators from their posts on May 3, 2025, regarding India-Africa cooperation:
Historic Visit of Angola’s President: The BJP highlighted the visit of Angola’s President to India, the first in 38 years, as a significant milestone. This visit is seen as providing new direction and momentum to India-Angola relations and reinforcing the broader India-Africa partnership. The posts also noted the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Angola.
African Union’s G20 Membership: The BJP expressed pride in the African Union’s permanent G20 membership, achieved during India’s G20 presidency. They congratulated Angola on its African Union presidency and emphasized that the partnership between India and the African Union will strengthen further under Angola’s leadership.
Decade of Enhanced Cooperation: The BJP underscored a decade of accelerated cooperation with African nations, citing trade reaching nearly $100 billion, improved defense cooperation, and enhanced maritime security. They also mentioned the first India-Africa naval maritime exercise held in the previous month as a key achievement.
Sectoral Collaboration with Angola: Specific areas of cooperation with Angola were outlined, including sharing expertise in digital public infrastructure, space technology, and capacity building. The BJP also emphasized strengthening ties in healthcare, diamond processing, fertilizers, and critical minerals.
These posts collectively indicate the BJP’s narrative of positioning India as a key partner to African nations, emphasizing mutual progress, defense and economic cooperation, and leadership in the Global South. The focus on Angola’s visit and the African Union’s role underscores the strategic importance of these ties. However, as with all social media posts, these reflect the BJP’s perspective and may prioritize positive framing over critical analysis. For a comprehensive view, cross-referencing with official government statements or independent reports is advisable.
