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India and South Africa in 2026
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Prime Minister Modi meets President Ramaphosa at BRICS Summit in New Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 13th September 2026. They reviewed cooperation under the strategic partnership and agreed to coordinate closely in multilateral fora. Citing the translocation of cheetahs from South Africa, the Prime Minister invited South Africa to consider joining the International Big Cat Alliance.
Source: Prime Minister meets with the President of South Africa on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile makes working visit to India
Deputy President Paul Mashatile made a working visit to India from May 29 to June 03, 2026, his first bilateral visit as Deputy President, with five Ministers in his delegation. He called on President Droupadi Murmu, held talks with Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, was called on by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, and met business leaders in New Delhi and Hyderabad.
Source: Visit of Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, H. E. Mr. Paul Mashatile to India (May 29 - June 03, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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