印度对非洲文化外交探析

An Analysis of India's Cultural Diplomacy in Africa

印度与非洲之间存在文化交流的传统。新时期,出于加强与在非印度后裔的联系,及推进印度对非外交关系等因素的考虑,印度日趋重视对非洲的文化外交。印度对非文化外交的内容不但包括传播印度传统文化、加强印非对各自的研究,而且包括支持非洲能力建设、密切媒体互动等形式。通过展示印度文化自身,发挥官方与民间的综合优势,印度在加强与特定非洲国家文化联系的同时,与非洲整体的文化外交亦取得一定的进展。随着印度对非文化外交的深入,印度一方面拓展了本国文化在非洲的影响力,深化印非关系;另一方面为印非经贸合作的发展创造了便利。

There is a long tradition of cultural exchange between India and Af- rica. In recent years, as a means of strengthening relations with the Indian diaspo- ra in Africa and promoting its relationship with the continent, India has placed in- creasing importance on its cultural diplomacy in Africa. India＇ s cultural diploma- cy to Africa not only transmits traditional Indian culture and strengthens cross - cultural exchange between India and Africa, it does so in a way that supports the development of skills and capacity in Africa and allows for interaction through the media. By exhibiting Indian culture and leveraging both official and civil society involvement, India has strengthened its cultural ties with select African states, and has made great progress in its cultural diplomacy in Africa. As India＇ s cul- tural diplomacy deepens, it will strengthen its influence in Africa and its broader relationship with the continent, while also enhancing space for development of commercial and trade cooperation.