New Delhi, Muharram 13, 1437, Oct 26, 2015, SPA -- Expanding trade ties, particularly in the energy sector, topped the agenda as Indian and African leaders kicked off their largest-ever summit in New Delhi on Monday, dpa reported. Fifty-four countries, including more than 40 African heads of state, were gathered for the 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit, aimed at boosting political, economic and trade ties. Bilateral trade between India and Africa amounts to around 70 billion dollars a year. The summit is likely to see the announcement of expanded trade targets and broader economic linkages, officials said. Energy will feature prominently in the talks. --SPA 11:36 LOCAL TIME 08:36 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w