New Delhi, June 14 (Representative) Delegates began arriving for the 18th CII – Exim Bank Conclave on India-Africa Growth Partnership that is being held in New Delhi from June 14-16. Among the delegates to arrive were the Vice President of Zimbabwe and the Deputy PM of Congo. The MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi in tweets said: “Warm welcome to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga of Zimbabwe as he arrives in New Delhi for CII-EXIM Bank Conclave.
The visit will give boost to India-Zimbabwe development partnership and trade & economic ties.” “Deputy PM Vital Kamerhe of Democratic Republic of Congo arrives in New Delhi to participate in the CII-EXIM Bank Conclave. An opportunity to bolster the India-Congo trade, economic and commercial partnership.” The CII- EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership was launched in 2005 with the support of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Over the last 17 editions, the Conclave has played a pivotal role in encouraging Indian companies to establish and grow their footprints in Africa. The Conclave, being held at the Taj Palace hotel, aims to strengthen the economic partnership between India and Africa and foster collaboration between businesses from both regions.