NewzVille Desk
The Deputy President of South Africa, Paul Mashatile, is visiting India to strengthen bilateral cooperation and give “fresh impetus” to India-South Africa ties.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile and his delegation in New Delhi today, with both sides discussing ways to deepen bilateral cooperation across key sectors. The leaders also agreed on the importance of close coordination between India and South Africa in international forums.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said “Pleased to meet with Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile of the Republic of South Africa along with his delegation in New Delhi today. Appreciate his strong commitment to deepening our longstanding partnership. Discussed opportunities in trade, investments, MSMEs, digital and infrastructure domains. Also agreed that India and South Africa must work closely in international forums.”
The visiting dignitary is also scheduled to call on President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan at Rashtrapati Bhavan later today.
The visit itinerary also includes engagements in Hyderabad before the delegation’s departure on June 3.
The Deputy President arrived in India on Friday for a six-day working visit.
India and South Africa share a historic relationship rooted in shared struggles, cultural linkages, and a common vision shaped by non-alignment and South-South cooperation.
