Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has sought an enhanced support from international financial institutions to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She urged scaling up access to long-term and affordable financing for development, supported by structural reforms and policy measures to promote domestic resource mobilisation and attract foreign investment to build long-term financial resilience to attain Sustainable Development Goals.
Sitharaman highlighted the deep-rooted partnership between India and Africa. She said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has redefined this partnership with 10 guiding principles aimed at supporting Africa’s growth through capacity-building, enhanced public services, and addressing Climate Change, among others.
She also urged G7 and G20 to intensify support for Africa. She underlined India’s support to Africa in areas like infrastructure development and the health sector, offering technical expertise and technology transfers.