Africa a frontier of new opportunities: Sushma

Describing Africa as a frontier of "new opportunities", External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said India was committed to the continent's economic growth and its integration with global economy as the landmark India-Africa summit kicks off here tomorrow. "India considers Africa as a part of its extended neighbourhood. Our partnership with Africa is unique and dates back to our civilizational contacts through ancient seafarers, traders, intellectuals and monks," she said inaugurating a rose garden dedicated to India-Africa friendship in the national capital's diplomatic enclave.