The president's visit to Djibouti was in the backdrop of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops conducting their first live-fire military drills overseas on their base in strategically-vital Djibouti in a major combat display.
President Kovind made specific reference of Djibouti’s support for membership of the International Solar Alliance, maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region and technical and capacity building assistance by India to enhance employment opportunities for Djibouti’s young people.
The leaders called for an urgent need for the reform of the UN Security Council, including its expansion to make it more representative, accountable, effective and responsive to the geo-political realities of the 21st century.
Underlining the potential for deepening relations in the economic arena, the Djiboutian Government called for greater role for India in the economic development in Djibouti. Djibouti also appreciated Lines of Cedit/grants extended by India towards this purpose.
