'I would like to thank PM Modi for...': African Union chief Azali Assoumani

African Union Chairperson Azali Assoumani thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India for playing an important role in accepting the African Union's membership in the G20 Summit.

Assoumani, who arrived in Delhi on Friday to attend the G20 Summit, said, "I'd like to thank him (PM Modi) for accepting our membership. If the African Union becomes a full member of the G20, it would be because of India’s role. This is an honour for us."

 Azali Assoumani also said they have high expectations from India and that New Delhi can make more investments in Africa just like China.

"We have great hope India will invest heavily in Africa. We are living in a multi-lateral world where we need each other. China has made a lot of investments in Africa, but India has also invested and can do much better. It is one of the most powerful countries in the world," he said.