President Murmu Returns to Delhi, Cheetahs Among Highlights of Africa Visit
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New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu arrived back in the capital on Friday, marking the end of her six-day state visit to Angola and Botswana. The historic trip, which was the first visit by an Indian President to the two African nations, aimed to strengthen ties in key sectors such as energy, trade, and investment. During her bilateral meetings with the Presidents of Angola and Botswana, Murmu reaffirmed India's commitment to deepening cooperation in various areas. The Indian leader expressed interest in partnering with Angolan oil and gas companies to meet the country's energy needs and investing in petroleum refining and rare earth mineral exploration. One of the notable outcomes of the visit was the symbolic handover of eight Botswanan cheetahs, which will be part of an ambitious translocation project to reintroduce the big cats to India, where they have been extinct since the mid-1950s. Murmu also witnessed the release of two cheetahs into a quarantine pen at a nature reserve. The visit also saw the signing of several MoUs, including one on fisheries, aquaculture, and marine resources between India and Angola, and another to facilitate the supply of quality and affordable medicines to Botswana. The President attended the 50th Independence Day celebrations of Angola and addressed the Members of Parliament of both countries. The trip reflects India's growing engagement with the African continent, with the Government of India prioritizing partnerships with African nations. The 'India One' VVIP aircraft carrying President Murmu landed at the Air Force Station Palam early Friday morning, marking the end of a successful visit that promises to expand ties between India and the two African nations in the years to come.
