[dropcap]3[/dropcap]rd Summit of the India-Africa Forum aimed at boosting socio-economic development in Africa and India will commence soon and President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja on Tuesday for New Delhi to attend the event.
[pull_quote_center]Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the president, Mr Femi Adesina stated this in Abuja on Sunday President Buhari, the Indian Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi and other participating Heads of State and Government would deliberate on issues of common concern to their countries such as climate change and international terrorism.[/pull_quote_center]
The India-Africa Forum was established in 2008 as the official platform for the advancement of mutually-beneficial relations between India and African nations.
The President would be accompanied by the governors of Kano and Delta states, as well as the National Security Adviser, Retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno.
Others include Permanent Secretaries in the Ministries of Defence, Power, Communications Technology, Agriculture, Foreign Affairs and Industry, Trade and Investment.