Modi Ramaphosa meeting highlights inclusive G20 leadership and a stronger push for UN reforms, deepening India–South Africa cooperation in trade, tech, and global governance.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for delivering an “inclusive and balanced” G20 Summit, highlighting his efforts to amplify Global South priorities. In post-summit discussions, Modi reiterated India’s push for United Nations Security Council reforms and explored deeper partnership with South Africa in trade, technology, and energy cooperation.
During their bilateral meeting following the G20 Summit, Modi commended Ramaphosa for steering the forum toward themes of equity, development financing, and fair global governance.
Officials said the two leaders reviewed outcomes of the Johannesburg summit, which placed strong emphasis on:
Both sides agreed to accelerate initiatives under the India–South Africa Strategic Partnership, especially in pharmaceuticals, green hydrogen, digital public infrastructure, and defence collaboration.
An official statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs noted:
“Prime Minister Modi congratulated President Ramaphosa for championing the concerns of developing nations and ensuring that the G20 remains a platform that reflects diverse global voices.”
South Africa’s presidency echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that collaboration with India is crucial for strengthening multilateral institutions at a time of “global fragmentation and uneven recovery.”
Modi also reiterated India’s longstanding position that UN Security Council reforms are essential to reflect “current geopolitical realities,” with both nations supporting Permanent Membership for emerging powers.
The meeting sparked strong engagement across platforms, with users in India and South Africa praising the renewed focus on South–South cooperation.
Many highlighted the shared history of BRICS collaboration and celebrated both leaders’ calls for fairer global representation.
Diplomats confirmed that India and South Africa will set up new working groups focused on:
A joint communiqué is expected later this week outlining timelines for these initiatives.
