The Foreign ministers of the countries taking part in the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) that convened in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Senior officials and trade ministers of 54 nations across Africa along with India had talks over the past two days within the framework of the event.

The main IAFS event at the heads of state level will start on Thursday.

The third edition of the IAFS is meant to give a new thrust to age-old partnership between Africa and India. It provides an opportunity to not only reflect on the past, but to define the road ahead in tune with the times we live in.

The summit is aimed at deepening the spirit of partnership, strengthening international solidarity and expanding cooperation.