ASIA-PACIFIC India will unveil on Wednesday a “blueprint” for its intensifying engagement with Africa, a symbolic step that reflects New Delhi’s anxiety over China’s growing influence on the continent and its desire to mimic the close economic and commercial ties forged by Beijing in recent years.
Manmohan Singh, India’s prime minister, on Tuesday announced duty-free access to Indian markets for the world’s 50 least developed countries (LDCs), 34 of which are in Africa, as part of a package of measures designed to highlight New Delhi’s commitment to deepening relations with the continent.
