Pune:
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.
