Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Ramaphosa Meets Adani as South Africa Seeks Stronger Trade Ties
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met business leader Gautam Adani in India.
They met during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
South Africa wants to increase trade and investment with India.
The country also wants more trade among BRICS nations.
Ramaphosa discussed areas such as agriculture, supply chains, technology, and innovation.
South Africa hopes to attract investment for infrastructure in Africa.
On Saturday, he will join other BRICS leaders to discuss making global organizations more inclusive.
He will also meet business leaders to discuss stronger economic cooperation between India and South Africa.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani in New Delhi.
The meeting took place during the 18th BRICS Summit on Friday.
South Africa said the engagement supports efforts to deepen commercial and investment ties with India.
Ramaphosa’s BRICS priorities include expanding intra-BRICS trade, promoting industrialisation, and attracting investment in African infrastructure.
He is scheduled to address an India-South Africa business roundtable and attend a closed BRICS leaders’ session on Saturday.
- Who
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani.
- What
- They held a business engagement focused on strengthening trade and investment ties between South Africa and India.
- When
- Friday during the 18th BRICS Summit; further meetings and sessions are planned for Saturday.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- The meeting was part of South Africa’s efforts to deepen commercial ties, expand investment, and advance its BRICS economic priorities.
- Meeting participants
- Cyril Ramaphosa and Gautam Adani
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Event
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Primary focus
- Deepening South Africa-India trade and investment ties
- South African priorities
- Intra-BRICS trade, industrialisation, value addition, and African infrastructure investment
- Upcoming business event
- India-South Africa Business Leadership Roundtable
- Upcoming leaders’ session
- Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism