Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in South Africa as part of his four-nation Africa tour aimed at enhancing ties with the continent, particularly in the economic sphere. In photo, Modi being welcomed on his arrival at Pretoria.
Earlier in Mozambique, Modi held wide-ranging talks with Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi and the two countries agreed to strengthen security and defence ties and bolster cooperation in food security.
In a joint press interaction with Zuma, Modi invoked Mahatma Gandhi and said he belongs as much to India as to South Africa.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Jacob Zuma in a meeting at Union Buildings in Pretoria
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with South African President Jacob Zuma during a delegation level meeting meeting in Pretoria, South Africa on Friday. During the meeting, Modi thanked President Zuma for South Africa's support to India's membership bid to the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a welcome Ceremony in Pretoria, South Africa on Friday.
The prime minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at the Union Buildings.
The focus of the African tour will be on deepening cooperation in areas of hydrocarbons, maritime security, trade and investment, agriculture and food. In photo, Modi with South African President Jacob Zuma during a meeting meeting in Pretoria on Friday.
India, South Africa to deepen ties in defence, manufacturing sectors.