The Global India Business Forum hosted the largest-ever India-Africa Business Conclave on October 6th and 7th. The event took place at the picturesque Joshi Farms and Resorts in Pune, India. Dr. Neelam Gorhe, Deputy Chairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly inaugurated the event in the esteemed presence of ambassadors from 17 African countries and around 800 plus businesspeople, exporters, importers and investors.

Dr. Jitendra Joshi, Founder and President of GIBF, along with Secretary General, Deepali Gadkari, and Director, Abhishek Joshi, were present on the occasion.

The 800 plus delegates included exporters, importers, traders and investors from sectors like agriculture, education, health (medicine and pharmaceutical), mining, textile, food and food processing, hospitality (restaurants, hotels), travel and tourism, gems and jewelry, information technology, electronic and electrical, automobile, FMCG, infrastructure, logistics, iron and steel, renewable energy, news and entertainment, oil and gas, and others.

Dr. Gorhe said, “Africa is the most happening and sought-after country by the entire world at present with ample business opportunities. GIBF will be aiding exporters, importers, traders and entrepreneurs of India to explore the untapped opportunities in these countries.” She congratulated GIBF for its unique initiative and assured the African ambassadors of the Indian government’s support.

The event featured engaging presentations by African ambassadors, B2B meetings, and enlightening panel discussions.

H.E. Prof. Ms. Joyce Kakuramatsi Kikafunda is the High Commissioner of the Republic of Uganda; H.E. Mr. Thabang Linus Kholumo, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho; H.E. Ms. Jacqueline Mukangira, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda; H.E. Demeke Atnafu Ambulo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia; Amb. Ms. Irene Oloo, Deputy High Commissioner of the Republic of Kenya; Gabriel ITOUA, Economic Counsellor of the Republic of Congo; H.E. Mr. Ado Leko, Ambassador of the Republic of Niger; H.E. Clemente Camenha, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola; H.E. S.E.M. Isse Abdillahi Assoweh, Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti; H.E. Mr. Leonard Senza Mengezi, High Commissioner of the Republic of Malawi; H.E. Josephine Patricia NTYAM – EHYA, First Counsellor/Charge d'Affaires a.i. of The Gabonese Republic; Mr. Abba Abdullahi, Head - Industry, Trade and Investment, Republic of Nigeria; H.E. Mustapha Jawara High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of The Gambia; Mr. Ernest Nana Adjei, Minister-Counsellor/Political & Economic, Republic of Ghana; Mr. Thomas Kenneth Elispana, Head of Mission/Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan graced the occasion and provided valuable insights about business opportunities in their respective countries.