EAM Jaishankar meets South African Deputy President Mashatile; trade, infra take centre stage

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The talks focused on trade, infrastructure, and digital cooperation between the two nations.
Why it matters
Strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between India and South Africa is crucial for fostering South-South cooperation and regional economic growth.
South Africa s Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) held wide-ranging talks focusing on boosting bilateral ties in trade, investments, infrastructure and digital domain.
The report is a factual summary of a diplomatic meeting based on official statements.
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