January 12, 2010 1:15 PM

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Vice Prez returns back home after African nations’ tour

The Vice President Mohd Hamid Ansari has reached Delhi after a weeklong tour to three African nations – Zambia, Malawi and Botswana.<br/><br/>Describing his visit to these counties satisfactory, Mr Ansari said it not only reflected the goodwill these countries had with India, but also highlighted their keenness to enhance the level of bilateral cooperation with New Delhi. <br/><br/>Interacting with accompanying media onboard Air India One, while returning from Botswana, Ansari said all three countries had sought cooperation in various fields, and added that these fields were ones where India possessed the capability and capacity to contribute.<br/><br/>He said India is in a position to offer assistance in areas such as training of personnel, contribution to agricultural development, training for specialized jobs, and are working for upgrading developmental assistance.<br/><br/>He made a particular mention of the role being played by the Indian community in all three countries Zambia, Malawi and Botswana where he visited.<br/><br/>The vice-president dwelled on issues of terrorism, access to mineral resources, capacity-building, incremental movement of India’s relations with member states of the African Union.

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