Archive · 27 Jul 2025
India Deepens Ties with Africa: MoS Margherita's Southern Africa Tour
An Indian minister, Pabitra Margherita, recently finished a trip to several countries in Southern Africa.
He spoke to Indian people living there, asking them to help build stronger connections between India and Africa.
He also attended a big meeting with other countries to talk about how to help the world develop.
During his trip, he met with leaders from South Africa and France to discuss important topics like helping with disasters and working together on new technology like Artificial Intelligence.
The goal is to create partnerships in energy, infrastructure and innovation.
MoS Pabitra Margherita concluded a 10-day visit to Southern Africa.
He addressed the Indian diaspora in Johannesburg, encouraging them to enhance economic and cultural linkages.
Margherita represented India at the G20 Development Working Group meeting in Kruger National Park.
He held bilateral talks with South Africa's Minister of Planning, extending invitations to join international initiatives.
Margherita discussed AI collaboration and disaster resilience with France's Minister of International Partnerships.
- Who
- Pabitra Margherita, India's Minister of State for External Affairs, and various officials from South Africa and France.
- What
- MoS Pabitra Margherita concluded a 10-day visit to Southern Africa, focusing on strengthening ties and partnerships.
- When
- The visit concluded on Saturday, July 27.
- Where
- Southern Africa, including Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa, and Dubai.
- Why
- To deepen ties, enhance economic and cultural linkages, and foster partnerships in various sectors.
- MoS
- Pabitra Margherita
- Visit Duration
- 10 days
- Countries Visited
- Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa
- G20 Meeting Location
- Kruger National Park
- South African Minister Met
- Maropene Ramokgopa