Modi–Ramaphosa mega meet: India–South Africa set to team up on AI, critical minerals
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday met Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, when they recalled the historical ties that underpin India-South Africa ties.
During the meeting, both leaders reviewed bilateral ties and expressed satisfaction at the progress achieved in various fields of cooperation, including trade and investment, food security, skill development, mining, youth exchange and people-to- people ties.
"They discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of AI, Digital Public Infrastructure and critical minerals," read a statement issued by the Indian government.
The leaders welcomed the growing presence of Indian firms in South Africa and agreed to facilitate mutual investments, especially in infrastructure, technology, innovation, mining and start-up sectors.
Prime Minister Modi thanked President Ramaphosa for South African cheetah relocation to India and invited him to join the International Big Cat Alliance led by India.
The leaders agreed to work jointly to amplify the voice of the Global South. In this context, Prime Minister appreciated the initiative take by South Africa to hold IBSA leaders meeting. President Ramaphosa assured South Africa’s full support to India’s upcoming Chairship of BRICS in 2026.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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