Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Indian origin tech entrepreneurs and members of the Indian group primarily based in South Africa. Photograph: PX@narendramodi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (November 21, 2025) interacted with Indian origin tech entrepreneurs and members of the Indian group primarily based in South Africa and known as upon them to deepen their engagement with India.
Mr. Modi, who’s in Johannesburg to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit, in a social media put up stated he had a “fruitful interplay” with Indian origin tech entrepreneurs and so they talked concerning the work they’re doing in sectors resembling FinTech, social media platforms, agriculture, schooling, healthcare, medical units and extra.
“Referred to as upon them to deepen their engagement with India and work carefully with our individuals,” he stated.
The Prime Minister additionally met members of the Indian group primarily based in South Africa who’re actively working with totally different group organizations.
“They shared their experiences on numerous points and had been very appreciative of India’s strides throughout totally different fields. Urged them to maintain up the momentum with which they’re enhancing people-to-people linkages,” he stated.
“Additionally requested them to spice up the recognition of Indian tradition among the many individuals of South Africa, together with practices resembling Yoga, Ayurveda,” he added.
“The Prime Minister emphasised their position as ‘a dwelling bridge’ between the 2 nations. He appreciated the contribution of over 1.7 million sturdy Indian diaspora in South Africa in direction of nurturing the historic bonds of friendship between India and South Africa,” Ministry of Exterior Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated on X.
Mr. Modi additionally praised their efforts to assist the youth join with the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, he added.
The Prime Minister additionally acquired a ‘Kalash’ from the Chinmaya Mission, consisting of Shree Anna or millets from India in addition to South Africa.
“This can be positioned within the Annapoorna Devi Temple in Durban,” he stated.
Mr. Modi additionally met with the winners of the Bharat Ko Janiye (Know India) Quiz in South Africa.
The Prime Minister stated this quiz “encourages members of our diaspora to study extra about India’s historical past, tradition and extra”.
PM Modi meets Naspers chairman, CEO
Mr. Modi held a gathering with Naspers chairman and CEO on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit and mentioned increasing investments in India’s digital ecosystem.
Mr. Modi met with Chairman Koos Bekker and CEO Fabricio Bloisi of the South African multinational web and know-how firm and the discussions centered on “increasing investments in India’s digital ecosystem, AI, Startup and house sectors and discover new avenues in shopper market and know-how”, Ministry of Exterior Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated in a social media put up.
“Naspers’ success in India displays ease of doing enterprise and the energy of the Startup ecosystem in India,” he added.
“Deepening funding linkages featured prominently within the discussions. It’s commendable how Naspers is actively working with our gifted youth throughout numerous sectors,” Mr. Modi stated on
Individually, Mr. Modi additionally met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and the 2 leaders took inventory of progress in cooperation in numerous areas, together with protection and safety, essential minerals, commerce & funding and people-to-people ties.
Mr. Modi met Mr. Albanese hours after he arrived in South Africa to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
Mr. Modi arrived at Waterkloof Air Pressure Base (AFB) in Gautengthe place he was accorded a heat and ceremonial welcome.
That is the primary G20 Summit being held in Africa. The African Union grew to become a member of the G20 throughout India’s presidency in 2023.
Revealed – November 22, 2025 07:19 am IST