Prime Minister Narendra Modi met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg on Sunday to review bilateral cooperation and explore new areas of partnership, particularly in commerce, technology and critical mineral supply chains.
The leaders discussed ways to diversify collaboration in sectors such as investment, skilling, artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure and culture. 
Senior officials, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and MEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela, were present during the meeting.
Following the talks, the Prime Minister posted on X: "Had an excellent meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. We reviewed the full range of the India-South Africa partnership, especially in boosting linkages of commerce, culture, investment and diversifying cooperation in technology, skilling, AI, critical minerals and more. Congratulated President Ramaphosa for South Africa's successful G20 Presidency."
The Prime Minister&rsquo;s Office noted that the meeting revisited the historical ties between the two countries and reviewed progress made across multiple areas, including trade, investment, food security, mining, youth exchanges and skill development. 
"They discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of AI, Digital Public Infrastructure and critical minerals," the statement added.
Both leaders welcomed the increasing presence of Indian businesses in South Africa and agreed to facilitate mutual investments, particularly in infrastructure, innovation, mining, technology and start-ups.
Prime Minister Modi also thanked President Ramaphosa for facilitating the relocation of South African cheetahs to India and invited him to join the International Big Cat Alliance. 
The two leaders expressed commitment to strengthen coordinated efforts to amplify the voice of the Global South.
Modi appreciated South Africa's initiative in hosting the IBSA leaders meeting, while Ramaphosa reiterated his country&rsquo;s full support for India&rsquo;s BRICS Chairship in 2026.
Sharing footage of the meeting, South Africa&rsquo;s Presidency posted on X: "His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa is in a bilateral meeting with His Excellency Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India on the margins of the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders' Summit hosted by South Africa. Johannesburg EXPO Centre, Gauteng."
"This morning's bilateral meeting between the Heads of State provides an opportunity to re-engage constructively, strengthen bilateral relations, and explore mutually beneficial initiatives in trade, industrialisation, education, ICT, and infrastructure development," it said.
&mdash;IANS

Modi and Ramaphosa meet during G20 summit

India, South Africa deepen trade and tech ties at key G20 bilateral meet

Modi, Ramaphosa Boost Trade And Tech Ties

India, South Africa deepen trade and tech ties at key G20 bilateral meet

November 23, 2025 | 22:15 IST