India-Africa Food Security and Agri Investment Summit 2026

The India-Africa Food Security Summit at GL Bajaj brings together delegates from over 30 African countries to explore cooperation in agriculture, food security, technology, trade and investment.

The India-Africa Food Security, Agri Trade & Investment Summit 2026 was inaugurated at GL Bajaj Institute of Technology & Management in Greater Noida, bringing together representatives from more than 30 African countries alongside diplomats, government officials, scientists, agricultural experts, industry leaders and academic stakeholders. Organised by the International Trade & Delegation Federation of Chambers (ITDFC) in association with GL Bajaj, the summit focused on strengthening cooperation between India and African nations in food security, agriculture, technology, trade and sustainable development.

Held under the theme “Partnering for Prosperity, Nourishing Future Generations,” the event provided a platform for participants to examine shared challenges across food systems and identify opportunities for commercial and institutional partnerships. Discussions covered seeds and agricultural research, biotechnology, rice, grains and pulses, soil health, irrigation, fertilisers, agricultural technology, climate-smart farming, food processing, value addition, trade corridors, supply chains, e-commerce and investment.

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The summit brought together representatives from several African diplomatic missions. Participants included Harisoa Lalatiana Accouche, High Commissioner of Seychelles; Ildjima Badda Mallot, Ambassador of Chad; Raymond Serge Bale, Ambassador of the Republic of the Congo; and Malemda Kamele, Chargé d’Affaires of Togo. Dr Alka Rao, Director of CSIR-IMTECH under India's Ministry of Science and Technology, also attended, adding a research and scientific perspective to the discussions.

Pankaj Agarwal, Vice Chairman of GL Bajaj Educational Institutions, welcomed the delegates and highlighted the importance of international collaboration. Kartikay Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer of the institution, emphasised the role of global exposure, knowledge exchange and international partnerships for students and academic institutions. GL Bajaj Institute of Technology & Management served as the academic partner and host venue.

Syed Areesh Hussain, Chief Executive Officer of ITDFC, said the summit aimed to strengthen connections between India and Africa, with food security as a foundation for shared prosperity. The organisers also announced the Asian-Africa Seed Trade & Innovation Summit 2027, which is expected to focus on seed trade, agricultural innovation, technology, research and investment to support resilient food systems across the two regions.

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The gathering highlighted the role of business-to-business, business-to-government and institutional engagement in translating diplomatic relationships into practical cooperation. By connecting policymakers, researchers, companies and educational institutions, the summit sought to encourage collaboration across agricultural value chains and support wider efforts to improve food and nutrition security.