"Peace, security in Africa of vital importance to India": EAM Jaishankar highlights defence, maritime cooperation at Africa Day event

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said peace and security in Africa are of vital importance to India, highlighting the country's defence training, maritime cooperation and capacity-building initiatives with African nations. Addressing an Africa Day event in Delhi, EAM Jaishankar said India has stood with African partners through peacekeeping, defence training, capacity building and maritime cooperation, while outlining India's efforts to strengthen maritime security across the continent. "Peace and security in Africa are of vital importance to India. We have stood with African partners through peacekeeping, defence training…