India sends 1,000 Mteric Tonnes of food aid to Cameroon

ANI April 9, 2025 295 views

India has demonstrated its commitment to global solidarity by sending 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Cameroon to address food insecurity. The assistance is part of India's broader diplomatic strategy to support developing nations in the Global South. Bilateral relations between India and Cameroon have been steadily strengthening, with trade volumes growing significantly in recent years. This food aid represents a compassionate and strategic approach to international cooperation, targeting vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.

"India: A committed partner to the Global South" - Randhir Jaiswal, MEA Spokesperson
New Delhi, April 9: India on Wednesday sent a consignment of 1,000 MT of rice to Cameroon for food grain assistance.

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India extends humanitarian aid of 1,000 MT rice to Cameroon

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Bilateral trade reaches $1.1 billion in 2022-23

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Supporting food security through strategic partnerships

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Addressing malnutrition with targeted feeding programs

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said the effort is in the spirit of a committed partnership with the Global South.

In a post on X, Jaiswal said, "India: A committed partner to the Global South. India sends food-grain assistance for the people of Cameroon. A consignment of 1000MT Rice departed today from Nhava Sheva Port to Cameroon."

https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/1909871162248536568

India and Cameroon enjoy warm and friendly relations dating back to the pre-independence era of Cameroon. As per MEA, the bilateral relations have received further impetus with the opening of India's resident mission in Yaounde in 2019.

Bilateral trade has been growing steadily, reaching USD 1.1 billion during FY 2022-23 from USD 523 million in 2018-19. As per the MEA, India extended two Lines of Credit (LoCs) worth USD 79.65 million to the Republic of Cameroon for Rice, Maize, and Cassava plantation projects.

India has also been supporting Cameroon in capacity building by providing training to Cameroon officials in various areas under ITEC and scholarships/ fellowships under ICCR.

The food security crisis in Cameroon is due to several factors, mainly the reduced availability and accessibility of stocks of staple products and livestock for milk and meat. According to the World Bank, nearly a quarter of a million Cameroonians are facing severe or elevated food insecurity.

Through the Emergency Project to Combat the Food Crisis in Cameroon (PULCCA) an emergency and home-grown school feeding program, as well as a support for prevention of acute malnutrition will target children, pregnant and lactating women and girls.

Through productive partnerships with public schools and health centers, local agricultural cooperatives will provide fresh food to be used in the preparation of school canteen meals and malnutrition prevention packages.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is such a heartwarming gesture from India! 🌍 It's great to see our country stepping up to help others in need. The rice will make a real difference for so many families in Cameroon.
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the humanitarian aid, I wonder if we could also focus on long-term agricultural solutions. Teaching sustainable farming techniques might help prevent future food crises.
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Anjali M.
The bilateral trade growth from $523M to $1.1B is impressive! Shows how strong economic partnerships can develop alongside humanitarian efforts. 👏
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Sanjay P.
Proud to see India taking leadership in the Global South. The training programs and scholarships mentioned are just as valuable as the food aid - building capacity for the future!
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Meera T.
I hope the distribution system in Cameroon is efficient enough to get this food to those who need it most. Sometimes aid doesn't reach the intended beneficiaries due to local challenges.
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Vikram J.
The school feeding program mentioned is brilliant! Helping children get proper nutrition while supporting local farmers - that's a win-win approach to development assistance.

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India-Cameroon Relations Food Aid Global South Humanitarian Assistance MEA Randhir Jaiswal
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