World News | Piyush Goyal Holds Talks with African Countries at WTO Ministerial Conference in Cameroon

Yaounde [Cameroon], March 29 (ANI): Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday held talks with African countries on the sidelines of the 14th World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference.

The Commerce Minister discussed new pathways to expand India's investment in Africa and reaffirmed India's support for the development of African countries.

Also Read | 'Strait of Trump': Donald Trump Jokingly 'Renames' Hormuz Strait After Himself Mid-Speech (Watch Video). In a post on X, Piyush Goyal said, "India stands with Africa!

Had a meaningful engagement with Ministers and Ambassadors of the Africa Group members on the sidelines of #WTOMC14.

" "Our discussions reaffirmed the deep-rooted civilisational & historical ties and trade relations, while exchanging views on enhancing trade between India & Africa and the MC14 agenda.

Held substantive talks on investments, including expanding India's investments in Africa," he added. Also Read | Iran-US-Israel War: Iranian Navy Vows to Strike US Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, Tracks Movement After IRIS Dena Sinking. https://x.

com/PiyushGoyal/status/2038242945447682487?

s=20 Earlier, Piyush Goyal said India took a firm stand at the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference, refusing to support the inclusion of the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement into the World Trade Organisation framework, citing concerns that it could undermine the institution's foundational principles.