India-Africa Business Conclave (2nd Edition)
( Global India Business Forum )
Date and Time: 20th July 2024, 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Date and Time: 20th July 2024, 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
India-Africa Business Conclave (2nd Edition)
Ahmedabad:
The Global India Business Forum organized its second edition of India-
Africa Business Conclave in the vibrant and enterprising city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat on
19 th and 20 th July 2024. Diplomats from 16 African countries and 500 plus
businesspeople, exporters, importers and investors across the country were present for the
conclave.
The event had the esteemed presence of ambassadors and other diplomats from the
African countries of Angola, Algeria, Botswana, Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana,
Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and
Zimbabwe.
20th
July:
The Global India Business Forum organized its second edition of India-Africa
Business Conclave in the vibrant and enterprising city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 20 th
July 2024 from 9 am to 6 pm. Diplomats from 16 African countries and 500 plus
businesspeople, exporters, importers and investors across the country were present for the
conclave.
Encouraged by the overwhelming success of the first India-Africa Business Conclave in Pune, Maharashtra, GIBF organized the second one that once again proved to be a resounding success in Ahmedabad.
The diplomats included - H. E. Mr. Haymandoyal (Dev) Dillum, CSK - High Commissioner of the Republic of Mauritius to the Republic of India, H.E. Clemente Pedro Francisco Camenha - Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to the Republic of India, H. E. Mr. Gilbert Shimane Mangole - High Commissioner of the Republic of Botswana to the Republic of India, H.E. Mr. Raymond Serge Bale - Ambassador of the Republic of Congo to the Republic of India, H. E. Kwaku Asomah Cheremeh - High Commissioner of the Republic of Ghana to the Republic of India, Amb. Munyiri Peter Maina - High Commissioner of the Republic of Kenya to the Republic of India, H.E. Gabriel Sinimbo - High Commissioner of the Republic of Namibia to the Republic of India, H.E. Mrs. Hayet Talbi - Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to the Republic of India, H.E. Prof. Ms. Joyce Kakuramatsi Kikafunda - High Commissioner of the Republic of Uganda to the Republic India, H.E. Ms. Stella Nkomo - Ambassador Designate of the Republic of Zimbabwe to the Republic of India, Ms. Bizunesh Meseret Tegegne - Deputy Head of Mission, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Republic of India, Mr. Abbas Abdullahi - Minister Counsellor, Head of Economic Trade and Consular at the Nigeria High Commission, Mr. Abdelali BOUILLOUTA - First Secretary of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to the Republic of India, Mr. Ernest Nana Adjei – Minister-Counsellor, Political and Economic of the Republic of Ghana to the Republic of India, Mr. Gebru Teklay – Second Secretary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Republic of India, Mr. Gabriel ITOUA – Economic Counsellor of the Republic of Congo to the Republic of India, Mr. Thabang Linus Kholumo – Charge d’ Affairs a.i. of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the Republic of India, Emile Mwepsei – Deputy High Commissioner and Second Counsellor of the Republic of Rwanda to the Republic of India, H.E. Percy P. Chanda - High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia to the Republic of India, Mr. Julius Tsheko – Director, International Business for India and Asia at Botswana Investment and Trade Centre and Trade Attaché at Botswana High Commission in New Delhi, Jared Bironga Mayeika – Trade Counsellor of the Republic of Kenya to the Republic of India, Ms. Ireen Akombelwa Apuleni – First Secretary, Economic and Trade, Republic of Zambia to the Republic of India, and Mr. Peter Hobwani – Deputy Head of Mission, Republic of Zimbabwe to the Republic of India. Mrs. Bharati Dillum – the Secretary of the spouse of African Head of Mission of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr. Agaba Arthur Uganda Mission Research Assistant were also present.
The Ambassadors, High Commissioner & Diplomats and the GIBF team that included its Founder and Global President, Dr. Jitendra Joshi and Secretary General, Deepali Gadkari started the event with the National Anthem, taking blessings from Lord Ganesha and lighting of the holy lamp.
The event was inaugurated by the sharing the letter of appreciation from the Honorable Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel & Shri Balvantsinh Rajput, Honorable Cabinet Minister Industries, MSME, Khadi & Rural Industries.
Dr. Jitendra Joshi delivered the welcome speech and explained the objectives of the Conclave. “The overwhelming success of our first conclave has set a high benchmark, and I am thrilled to see such a distinguished gathering here today, ready to build on the foundations we laid together. GIBF was established to promote businesses, with special emphasis on the MSME sector, across the globe and facilitate cultural exchanges, through its various unique initiatives. This Conclave is being organized as part of this endeavour”.
He added, “The purpose of this Conclave is to take the bilateral trade between India and the African countries to the next level, thus enhancing the economies of all the participating countries, helping businesses of both the countries to grow further and to generate employment for the youth. The relationship between India and Africa is not just a diplomatic or economic one; it is a partnership deeply rooted in shared history, mutual respect, and a vision for a prosperous future. Our collaboration spans diverse sectors, including trade, technology, agriculture, healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Today, we are here to further strengthening these bonds, explore new avenues of cooperation, and drive sustainable growth for both regions,” Dr. Joshi said.
Our title sponsors Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, and Lilavati Foundation, co- sponsors Abhi Group and The Grand Heritage Resort and supporting partners Young India Business Club, ATBO Harita, Global Fortunes LLC were felicitated by the diplomats and Dr. Joshi.
The Ambassadors, High Commissioner & Diplomats gave presentations on the vast pool of opportunities in their respective countries for foreign investors and the government’s policies for foreign investors.
The event was followed by a panel discussion wherein the business delegates got their
queries satisfactorily answered by the diplomats. Dr. Joshi moderated the session.
We also organized B2B meeting wherein the business leaders from various sectors had
productive discussions with the African diplomats and African business leaders.