Apple, Airtel plan closer ties for India, Africa

Apple CEO Tim Cook met Bharti Group founder and chairman Sunil Mittal and both of them reaffirmed their commitment to work more closely in the Indian and African markets, the Bharti group said on Friday.

“Tim Cook and Sunil Bharti Mittal had an hour-long meeting this morning. While expressing their satisfaction on the ongoing long relationship that Apple and Airtel India have had, reaffirmed their commitment to work more closely in the Indian and African markets,” Airtel said in a tweet.

Cook’s meeting with Mittal came hours before his trip concluded. In a tweet, Cook said, “What an incredible week in India! Thanks to our teams across the country. I can’t wait to return!”