He said in the past two years India had worked hard to boost its economy, and this had enabled the country to see growth even in a slow growth global environment.
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Modi said India would always be a trusted partner in the developmental journey of Tanzania.
Kenya’s highly successful eothermal sector, and energy efficiency projects such as LED based smart street lighting, are a couple of new areas where the two countries can build their engagement, Modi said.
Modi arrived in Kenya from Tanzania on Sunday on the final leg of his four-nation Africa tour.
He started his five-day trip with a visit to Mozambique.
Prime Minister Modi also announced a grant of US$ 1 million for renovation of the Mahatma Gandhi Graduate Library at the University of Nairobi.
The pact on defence cooperation entails exchange of security personnel, sharing of expertise, training, cooperation in hydrography and the supply of equipment, a Press Trust of India report said.
“President Magufuli has a vision for nation building, development and industrialisation a vision that is my dream for India too”, he said.
The pledges were, among others, setting aside 10 billion US dollars for loans to African countries for implementation of various development projects, said Mahiga.
India is one of the brightest spot in the world economy. According to the Department of Commerce data, total bilateral trade with Tanzania was 3573.63 million dollars during 2014-15.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta witnessed the signing of agreements here. “We agreed to work closely bilaterally, regionally and globally to combat threats of terrorism and climate change, ” he told the press meet. Modi is on two days.
Visiting India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi opn Monday extended a 4.5 billion shillings credit line to Kenya via India’s Export Import Bank (Exim Bank) to revive The Rift Valley Textile Industry (Rivatex). SA has the largest population of Indians outside of India.
President Magufuli applauded the successful conclusion of the last India Africa Summit held in October 2015.
The two leaders agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, investment and economic cooperation.
We have launched E-visa for South Africa.
A third MoU was signed for cooperation in the field of national housing policy development and management. The bonds between the two countries are long-standing and rich.
“Not just through sustained rapid economic growth but through multiple transformations that aim to uplift”, the Prime Minister said. We are old maritime neighbors.
PRETORIA South Africa (Xinhua) – South African President Jacob Zuma pledged on Friday to promote bilateral ties with India in various fields.
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Modi said the two countries have shared common interest in the security, including in maritime security, since they are connected by the Indian Ocean.
