Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 13, 2026. The two leaders reviewed progress in diverse areas of cooperation and exchanged views on the multifaceted strategic partnership between India and South Africa. They affirmed that close bilateral relations are rooted in shared historical struggles, strong cultural affinities, robust economic ties, and deep people-to-people connections. The leaders discussed global issues of mutual interest and agreed to maintain close coordination in multilateral fora. Prime Minister Modi invited South Africa to consider joining the International Big Cat Alliance, referencing the successful translocation of cheetahs from South Africa to India. President Ramaphosa thanked PM Modi for the warm hospitality extended to his delegation and acknowledged the successful organization of the BRICS Summit.