The Strategic Partnership between South Africa and India serves as a crucial vehicle in furthering the cause of economic growth and development, the fostering of trade and investment ties, and the enhancement of cultural connections through people-to-people exchanges.
I committed myself to growing investment in South Africa and to building mutually beneficial relationships with India, rooted in shared prosperity. Our business in South Africa and India will be facilitated.
As the second Deputy President of South Africa to visit India, I want to affirm that though this trip is my first visit, it is the beginning of many to come.
I wish to express my gratitude to the Government and people of India for their warm hospitality.
: Paul Mashatile
Deputy President of South Africa