Suchergebnisse

Indien hat seine Beziehungen zu Afrika seit den 1990er Jahren deutlich ausgeweitet. Drei Gipfeltreffen, ein zunehmender Handelsaustausch und eine neue sicherheitspolitische Zusammenarbeit belegen, dass die Bedeutung des afrikanischen Kontinents für die indische Außenpolitik gestiegen ist. Mit dem Engagement in Afrika unterstreicht Indien seinen Anspruch, weiterhin als Wortführer der Länder des Globalen Südens aufzutreten. Überdies haben afrikanische Staaten mittlerweile einen größeren Anteil an Indiens Energieeinfuhren, was die Abhängigkeit des Landes von den Staaten im Nahen und Mittleren Osten verringert. Außerdem versucht Indien ein Gegengewicht zu den Aktivitäten Chinas in Afrika aufzubauen. Allerdings ist indischen Entscheidungsträgern bewusst, dass sie auf diesem Feld nicht ernsthaft mit China konkurrieren können. (Autorenreferat)

Soon after assuming office Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi announced a donation of 100,000 tons of wheat to the famine-stricken countries of Africa. The government also announced that it would be sending a team of doctors and medical supplies to some needy countries on the African continent. That the new government responded to the urgent needs of Africa shows what great regard it has for the suffering masses of the neighbouring continent. This gesture has been greatly appreciated in Africa, even if the Indian help is rather modest. In view of the old, historic and friendly relations with peoples of Africa, it is now India's desire to strengthen these relations with the present 50-odd newly independent countries of the African continent. These countries no doubt present an untapped opportunity for trade and technical collaboration, but for the success of our foreign policy the numerical strength of Africa— nearly one-third the United Nations- is immensely important. It is, indeed, a worthwhile gathering of friends to have in international forums. India's Africa policy has two facets: its role as an uncompromising fighter against colonialism and racialism and its strong faith in South-South cooperation.

Since the 1990s, India has significantly widened its relations with Africa. Three summits, increasing trade and newly agreed cooperation on security demonstrate the increased importance of the African continent to India's foreign policy. With this commitment to Africa, India continually underscores its claim to act as advocate for the countries of the Global South. Moreover, African countries now account for a larger share of India's energy imports, thereby reducing its dependence on Middle Eastern countries. India is also trying to establish a counterweight to China's activities in Africa. However, India's decision-makers realise that they cannot seriously compete with China in this arena. Germany and India share a number of similar economic and political interests. There is therefore great potential for closer cooperation in Africa and the Indian Ocean. The common goal is to strengthen state institutions in Africa, to promote economic development, and to prevent African states from becoming unilaterally dependent on third countries, especially China. This could potentially be translated into a number of programmes as part of triangular cooperation between India, Germany and African countries, such as capacity building, initial and further training, and the strengthening of small and medium-sized enterprises. Particularly in the context of the strategic partnership between India and Germany, this could be an important step in taking bilateral relations to a new level.

India's support for decoloniation in Namibia and South Africa. Joint commissions of economic and technical co-operation set up by India with Mauritius, Tanzania, Zambia, Nigeria, Libya and Algeria. Economic co-operation with Africa conceived by India in a three-tier set-up: balanced trade, technnical assistance and joint ventures. Indian experts deputed to African countries under the Colombo Plan. (DÜI-Sen)

Since the 1990s, India has significantly widened its relations with Africa. Three summits, increasing trade and newly agreed cooperation on security demonstrate the increased importance of the African continent to India's foreign policy. With this commitment to Africa, India continually underscores its claim to act as advocate for the countries of the Global South. Moreover, African countries now account for a larger share of India's energy imports, thereby reducing its dependence on Middle Eastern countries. India is also trying to establish a counterweight to China's activities in Africa. However, India's decision-makers realise that they cannot seriously compete with China in this arena. Germany and India share a number of similar economic and political inter­ests. There is therefore great potential for closer cooperation in Africa and the Indian Ocean. The common goal is to strengthen state institutions in Africa, to promote economic development, and to prevent African states from becoming unilaterally dependent on third countries, especially China. This could potentially be translated into a number of programmes as part of triangular cooperation between India, Germany and African countries, such as capacity building, initial and further training, and the strengthening of small and medium-sized enterprises. Particularly in the context of the stra­tegic partnership between India and Germany, this could be an important step in taking bilateral relations to a new level. (author's abstract)

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