Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in New Delhi, India, for a working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between South Africa and India.
During the visit, he will engage with Indian business leaders and investors in a high-level roundtable discussion aimed at encouraging greater investment flows and economic cooperation between the two countries.
The visit is expected to advance bilateral cooperation in key sectors, including trade, investment, healthcare, science and technology, digital innovation, and small business development.
In a statement issued after his arrival on Friday, the Deputy President said he was confident the high-level deliberations would further strengthen strategic cooperation between the two countries.
“The visit to India aims to strengthen bilateral relations between South Africa and India, building on a foundation of solidarity and shared developmental priorities.
“The focus is on promoting South Africa as a competitive investment destination to encourage Indian investments in key sectors, enhancing trade partnerships and supporting job creation and inclusive economic growth through investment-led partnership,” he said.
The working visit is scheduled to take place from 29 May to 03 June 2026.
South Africa and India share a longstanding relationship grounded in a common history, strong cultural ties, and a shared vision of advancing the Global South through South-South cooperation.
Both countries are members of several multilateral formations that reflect this commitment to the development of the Global South, including the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), BRICS, the India, Brazil and South Africa Dialogue Forum, the Group of Twenty (G20), and the Indian Ocean Rim Association.
The visit is also intended to reaffirm the South African government's commitment to its relationship with India, with emphasis on the two countries' historical and cultural ties.
The visit will also highlight India's role in global affairs and its contribution to the African Agenda, while positioning the country as a key investment partner. -SAnews.gov.za
