India seeks to strengthen its ties with African countries through digital cooperation. The goal is to establish a sustainable, long-term partnership that drives economic growth.
By sharing its technology, India aims to accelerate digital transformation in developing countries. Jayant Chaudhary, India’s Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, spoke about this collaboration:
“India’s Digital Public Infrastructure has transformed sectors like digital identity (Aadhaar), digital payments (UPI), e-commerce (ONDC), and healthcare.”
“We are also continuously integrating artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, fintech, and digital infrastructure into our skill development systems.”
Collaborative Opportunities for Growth
“These are areas with great potential for collaboration with our African partners. Through sustained partnerships, we can grow our economies together,” Chaudhary added.
“Compared to some other developing economies, India’s pace of digitalization is faster, and we stand out with our open-source Digital Public Infrastructure systems.”
“We have the potential to accelerate the pace of digitalization in other developing countries through collaboration and knowledge sharing,” he stated.
Bilateral Discussions at GITEX Africa 2025
Chaudhary made these remarks at GITEX Africa 2025, held in Marrakesh, Morocco, where he also held critical bilateral meetings with prominent leaders from the continent.
Among the individuals he met were Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Morocco’s Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Azzedine EL Midaoui, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Younes Sekkouri, Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, and Mohamed Saad Berrada, Minister of National Education,
Preschool and Sports. The discussions focused on areas such as artificial intelligence, research, and skill development.
India’s Rapid Growth in AI
According to the 2025 Stanford AI Index, India saw a 33.39% increase in AI hiring compared to the previous year.
This growth highlights the substantial investments made by both the Indian government and the private sector in the AI field.
India has also showcased how technology can empower large-scale and inclusive initiatives with its robust infrastructures like Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, DIKSHA, and the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH).
These scalable solutions demonstrate how technology can provide mass and inclusive benefits.
India previously partnered with Mauritius to explore the use of AI and DPI for human development, and now African countries can benefit from similar collaborations.