The India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed. The decision comes due to the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. Both India and African Union officials agreed on this step for safety reasons.
The Ebola outbreak has spread in some regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Several cases and deaths have been reported. Health officials warned that the situation is getting worse.
Authorities said large global events are unsafe at this time. They want to avoid further health risks and protect delegates.
The Ebola outbreak has also raised global concern. Health agencies are monitoring the situation closely. India has shown support to African nations during this crisis.
The summit was planned to improve India-Africa cooperation. Officials will announce a new date later.
