Prime Minister Modi discusses cooperation in BRICS with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during telephone conversation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed cooperation in BRICS with South African President Matemala Cyril Ramaphosa during a  telephone conversation yesterday.

They also exchanged views on a number of regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in BRICS in the context of South Africa’s chairmanship this year.

The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation, which is anchored in historic and strong people-to-people ties. Prime Minister thanked the South African President for the relocation of 12 Cheetahs to India earlier this year.

They also exchanged views on a number of regional and global



issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in BRICS in the context of South Africa’s chairmanship this year.

President Ramaphosa briefed Mr Modi on the African Leaders’ Peace Initiative. Noting that India was supportive of all initiatives aimed at ensuring durable peace and stability in Ukraine, Prime Minister reiterated India’s consistent call for dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward.

President Ramaphosa conveyed his full support for India’s initiatives as part of its ongoing G20 Presidency and that he looked forward to his visit to India. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch.