India-Djibouti Relation: A Beginning of New Era

Abstract

This paper would try to attempt two important questions. Firstly, what is the historical linkage of India-Djibouti relation and second, why Djibouti is important for India.  Recently, the Indian president Ram Nath Kovind’s first abroad trip as Head of State to Ethiopia and Djibouti is an example of India’s commitment towards re-engagement with international community especially the prolonged neglected region of Africa. In the wake of growing commercial success, India intensified its focus on Africa as a vital economic partner. In the new millennium India’s national interests has not been limited to the subcontinent but stretches till Aden and Malacca. Especially under Prime Minister of India, Narender Modi, the foreign policy of India emphasized on development and good governance under the motto Shared Efforts: Progress for All Sabka Saath, SabkaVikas (Collective Efforts Inclusive Growth).

Keywords: Relation, Commitment, Re-engagement, Commercial, National Interests.