<h1>India and Africa Boost Trade Ties: Duty-Free Access for African LDCs, Focus on Agriculture, Tech, and Pharma Cooperation.</h1> India and Africa are strengthening their partnership, as highlighted during the 4th India-Africa Trade Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi. The Indian Commerce Minister emphasized the potential for both regions to influence the global economic order positively. India has expanded its Duty Free Tariff Preference scheme, offering duty-free access to 98.2% of its tariff lines for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in Africa. The meeting addressed trade relations, the implementation of previous commitments, and cooperation in sectors like agriculture, technology, and pharmaceuticals. Discussions also covered the Cotton Technical Assistance Programme and WTO issues, aiming to enhance trade and development collaboration.