sea roads) and to protect the interests of Chinese companies is growing. China’s growing engagement with Africa is … increasing the need for a more pro-active Chinese role in African security and for further support to Africa for achieving a … balance between security and development. China has increased involvement in the UN peacekeeping in Africa, peace and security …

Diaspora in East, West and South Africa has established trade over the past 5 decades in traditional commodities, raw materials … energy, housing and mining Industries. The Exports from India in the past decade grew in west, South and East Africa as also … techno co-operation in energy in North Africa. Thus the role of India in Indo pacific, Asean and west Asia motivated the …