Archive · 7 Nov 2025
President Murmu Embarks on 6-Day Visit to Angola and Botswana
India's President, Droupadi Murmu, is visiting two African countries, Angola and Botswana, for six days.
This is a special trip because it's the first time an Indian President has visited these specific countries.
The President will talk with leaders about important things like defense, trade, and making sure India has enough energy.
They will also discuss things like minerals that are important for technology.
Angola is currently in charge of the African Union, and Botswana is helping India with a project to bring cheetahs to India.
This visit shows India wants to be good friends with countries in Africa and other parts of the world.
The President will also speak to the lawmakers in both countries and meet with Indians living there.
President Droupadi Murmu is on a six-day state visit to Angola and Botswana from November 8 to 13.
This marks the first time an Indian head of state has visited both Angola and Botswana.
Discussions will focus on strengthening India's partnerships in defense, trade, energy security, and critical minerals.
The visit aims to enhance cooperation in investment, technology, agriculture, health, and pharmaceuticals.
India is also engaging with Botswana for the translocation of cheetahs as part of Project Cheetah.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu
- What
- Undertaking a six-day state visit to Angola and Botswana to enhance partnerships.
- When
- Beginning Saturday, November 8 to November 13
- Where
- Angola and Botswana
- Why
- To further India’s partnership with the African continent in areas including defence, trade, energy security, and critical minerals.
India's Perspective
African Union's Perspective
Strengthening Global South Partnerships
India's Perspective
India prioritizes expanding partnerships with countries in the Global South, including Africa, as evidenced by President Murmu's visit.
African Union's Perspective
The African Union's inclusion as a member of the G20, facilitated during India's presidency, signifies growing cooperation and integration of African nations into global forums.
Energy Security
India's Perspective
India seeks to build momentum and depth in its energy partnership with Angola, crucial for its energy security.
African Union's Perspective
Discussions on energy import and critical minerals are significant in the context of global energy dynamics and Delhi's ties with Washington over Russian oil imports.
- President's Name
- Droupadi Murmu
- Countries Visited
- Angola and Botswana
- Visit Dates
- November 8-13
- Duration
- Six days
- Key Areas of Discussion
- Defence, trade, energy security, investment, technology, critical minerals, agriculture, health, pharmaceuticals
- Significance
- First-ever state visit by an Indian head of state to both Angola and Botswana; African Union's designation as G20 member.
