The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) on June 1, 2026
The meeting took place at Krishi Bhawan-III in New Delhi
Chaired by Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, Minister of MSME, Government of India
South African delegation led by Ms. Stella Tembisa Ndabeni, Minister of Small Business Development of the Republic of South Africa
Main objective was to explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation and partnership in the MSME sector
Highlighted the important role of MSME sector in economic development, employment creation, and inclusive development
Discussed potential areas of cooperation including: improving access to finance, promoting formalization of enterprises, accelerating digitalization, and strengthening entrepreneurship and skill development for MSME growth
The meeting reflects shared commitment to deepen bilateral partnership between India and South Africa
Aims to promote favorable ecosystems for development and competitiveness of MSMEs in both countries
