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India has intensified a push to strengthen its economic ties with Africa and emerge from the shadow of rival China’s influence in the area\u00a0by offering $5bn to help the continent, which is rich in minerals and commodities.<\/p>\n

At an address to an India-Africa summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, India’s prime minister trumpeted his country’s historical ties with Africa in an attempt to catch up with Beijing’s growing influence on the continent.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Tuesday, Manmohan Singh said: “There is a new economic growth story emerging from Africa.<\/p>\n

“Africa possesses all the prerequisites to become a major growth pole of the world.<\/p>\n

“The India-Africa partnership is unique and owes its origins to history and our common struggle against colonialism, apartheid, poverty, disease, illiteracy and hunger.”<\/p>\n

Singh, who is on a six-day trip to the continent, which began on Monday, is pledging development support in exchange for trade agreements to fuel growth in India’s resource-intensive economy.<\/p>\n

“We will offer $5bn for the next three years under lines of credit to help Africa achieve its development goals,” he said.<\/p>\n

Singh said India would offer an additional $700m for new institutions and training programmes, and a further $300m for a new Ethiopia-Djibouti railway line.<\/p>\n

He also pledged\u00a0$2m to fund the African Union’s peacekeeping force in Somalia.<\/p>\n

Rival economies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rival emerging economies India and China are scouring the globe to secure energy resources, minerals and food.<\/p>\n

Delhi and Beijing\u00a0are keen to stress to African nations that they are more than just trade partners and want to help the continent develop.<\/p>\n

Both nations are also trying to extend their influence in Africa as they emerge as economic powers and appear keener to flex their diplomatic muscle.<\/p>\n

India is not only trying to boost its presence in the continent but also trying to get African support for its bid for a permanent place on the UN Security Council.<\/p>\n

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