India-Africa Food Security Summit to Bring Together 30+ African Countries in New Delhi

The summit is being organised under the theme “Partnering for Prosperity, Nourishing Future Generations” and is aimed at expanding cooperation between India and African countries in food security, agricultural trade, investment, technology and sustainable agriculture. Representatives from more than 25 African countries are expected.

The programme will also bring together stakeholders from India’s agriculture and agribusiness ecosystem, along with research institutions, development organisations and academic bodies. The initiative is being organised in collaboration with CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi-NCR, which is serving as the Academic and Knowledge.

What Happened

The summit comes at a time when food security, agricultural productivity and resilient food supply chains are becoming increasingly important for countries across the Global South. The India-Africa platform will focus on strengthening food production and distribution systems, expanding agricultural value chains.

• The main India-Africa Food Security, Agri Trade & Investment Summit 2026 is scheduled for 7-8 October 2026 in New Delhi.

• The October summit is expected to provide a platform for governments, businesses, investors, researchers and academic institutions to explore partnerships across agricultural value chains linking India and Africa.

• The discussions are expected to focus on food security, agricultural transformation, trade, investment, technology, innovation and sustainable development.

Key Details

The discussions will cover a wide range of areas, including seeds and grains, fertilizers, soil health, irrigation, food processing, agricultural technology, logistics and trade. The central focus of the initiative is to explore how India and African countries can build stronger agricultural.

• The 20 August curtain raiser will provide an opportunity for diplomatic representatives and other stakeholders to discuss priorities for the October summit and identify areas where cooperation could lead to practical outcomes.

• The organisers said stronger cooperation between India and Africa could contribute to more resilient food systems while creating opportunities for agricultural businesses and communities in both regions.

• The organisers intend to use the platform to identify opportunities for knowledge exchange, investment, trade, innovation and capacity building.

Why It Matters

The organisers expect participation from stakeholders representing more than 30 African countries. The summit will bring together government representatives, diplomats, investors, agribusiness companies, research institutions, universities and international development organisations.

• India and African countries have complementary strengths across agriculture, technology, research, entrepreneurship, markets and human resources.

• The summit will also place India-Africa agricultural cooperation within the broader framework of South-South cooperation and the growing role of the Global South in addressing food and development challenges.

What Reports Say

Coverage of the story so far points to:

• Continued reporting by Global Agriculture as more details emerge