South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile met Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
The meeting included a high-level delegation comprising senior Ministers and officials of the South African Government
Discussion focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, defense cooperation, and skill development
Addressed strengthening people-to-people connections between both countries
Discussed cooperation in multilateral forums including BRICS, G20, IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa trilateral organization), and Indian Ocean Rim Association
Discussed full utilization of bilateral economic relations potential
Emphasized need to create business and investor friendly environment
Mentioned proposed India-South Africa Customs Union Priority Trade Agreement
Expressed hope for early commencement of negotiations and successful outcome
Welcomed growing defense cooperation
Expressed hope for expanded cooperation including upcoming India, Brazil, South Africa naval exercises
India thanked South Africa for support in cheetah translocation program to natural habitat
Project Cheetah shows encouraging progress and successful wildlife breeding
India requested South Africa's continued cooperation in this unique conservation initiative
India invited South Africa to consider joining International Solar Alliance
India invited South Africa to consider joining Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (international partnership of governments, UN agencies, multilateral development banks, private sector, and academic institutions)
India invited South Africa to consider joining International Big Cat Alliance (conservation initiative for tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, and pumas worldwide)
Both countries expressed shared commitment to further strengthen bilateral relations
Both countries committed to work together for peace, prosperity, sustainable development, and interests of developing countries
