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The fourth edition of the summit, which fosters diplomatic interactions between India and countries of the African continent, was set to be held in Delhi from 28-31 May after more than a decade.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The back-and-forth fosters confusion but also distrust, she said: "It further perpetuates the myth of like, the sketchy abortion doctor in the back alley."

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

"You really rely on each other and in a sense that fosters a lot of goodwill and it makes us quite close."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Engineers could instead program for interdependence, optimizing technology that fosters human-to-human bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

This new consensus must begin with dialogue, a conversation that fosters a critical consciousness, a key prerequisite to effective social action.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander