Strengthening of relations with African Nations will be the focus of Vice President Mohd Hamid Ansari's week long visit to the region. Briefing reporters on the visit beginning on tuesday Secretary Ministry of external affairs, Vivek Katju said that Mr Ansari will visit Zambia, Malawi and Botswana in a bid to provide momentum to relationships with these countries. <br/><br/>Mr Katju said India would provide help in agriculture, health and education sectors to these nations. Mr Ansari is scheduled to meet top leaders of these countries to give a new thrust to the economic relations . <br/><br/>Minister of state for labour Mr Harish Rawat and a high level delegation is accompanying the vice president. The delegation includes three members of Parliament and some top business magnets.
News On AIR | January 4, 2010 8:16 PM
VP's visit to focus on strengthening relations with African nations