India Works with Africa and Europe

May 9, 2026, 19:05
AfricaInternational

Introduction

India wants to be better friends with countries in Africa and the Indian Ocean. They are planning a big meeting to help their economies grow.

Main Body

India will have a big meeting in New Delhi from May 28 to 31. India and African countries want to work together. India opened 17 new offices in Africa since 2018. India gives money to build roads, water pipes, and internet systems. India also helps people learn. They gave 90,000 scholarships and training classes in ten years. India sends soldiers to keep peace in Africa. They also work together on space and sea safety. India is also working with Europe. India and the European Union had a meeting in January 2026. They want to make a trade deal. This deal makes it easier to sell things and move money between them.

Conclusion

India is using meetings and deals to make strong friendships with Africa and Europe.

Learning

The Power of "To Be + Verb-ing"

Look at how the text describes things happening right now or in the future:

  • India is using meetings...
  • India is working with Europe...

How it works: AM/IS/ARE + Action word ending in -ING

Simple Examples:

  • I am learning English. →\rightarrow (Now)
  • He is helping his friend. →\rightarrow (Now)
  • We are planning a party. →\rightarrow (Future plan)

Action Words for Business (A2 Vocabulary)

These words appear in the text and are used every day in work and news:

  • Grow: To get bigger (The economy is growing).
  • Build: To make something (Build a road).
  • Deal: An official agreement (A trade deal).
  • Sell: To give something for money (Sell things to other countries).

Time Markers

To reach A2, you must show when things happen. The text uses:

  • Since 2018 →\rightarrow Started in the past, still true now.
  • In ten years →\rightarrow The total amount of time passed.

Vocabulary Learning

meeting (n.)
A gathering of people to talk about something.
Example:We have a meeting tomorrow to discuss the new project.
planning (v.)
Thinking about and arranging future actions.
Example:They are planning a big meeting in New Delhi.
economy (n.)
The system of making and using money in a country.
Example:India wants to help its economy grow.
road (n.)
A long, flat path for vehicles or people.
Example:India gives money to build roads in Africa.
water (n.)
A clear liquid that people drink and use for washing.
Example:They also build water pipes to bring clean water.
internet (n.)
A global network that lets people share information.
Example:India builds internet systems to connect people.
scholarship (n.)
Money given to a student so they can study.
Example:India gave 90,000 scholarships to help students learn.
training (n.)
Learning new skills or knowledge through practice.
Example:They also give training classes to improve skills.
soldier (n.)
A person who works for the army to protect a country.
Example:India sends soldiers to keep peace in Africa.
peace (n.)
A state of calm and no fighting.
Example:The soldiers help maintain peace in the region.
space (n.)
The area beyond the earth’s atmosphere.
Example:They work together on space and sea safety.
trade (n.)
The buying and selling of goods between people or countries.
Example:They want to make a trade deal to help businesses.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy things or pay for services.
Example:The deal makes it easier to move money between them.
friendship (n.)
A close, supportive relationship between people or countries.
Example:India is using meetings to build strong friendships.
safety (n.)
Being protected from danger or harm.
Example:They also work together on sea safety to protect sailors.