New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) India has taken concrete steps to transform Africa’s mineral wealth into industrial strength, ensuring inclusive prosperity, a report said on Friday.

At the 20th CII India–Africa Business Conclave, India emphasised the need for collaborative partnerships with African nations regarding critical minerals, stating that these resources “belong first and foremost to Africa,” a report from Independent Online (IOL) said.

Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, highlighted that India’s approach is collaborative rather than extractive, adding that it is focused on local industrialisation and job creation rather than mere extraction of critical mineral resources.

India extended preferential access for African exports — processed an

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