India, South Africa sign MoUs in four areas of co-operation

India and South Africa have signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) and agreements in four areas of bilateral co-operation.

These MoUs were signed in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Jacob Juma in Pretoria, South Africa.

PM Narendra Modi Modi had arrived in South Africa from Mozambique on the second leg of his four-nation tour of Africa.

Signed agreements

•MoU on Tourism.

•MoU on Grass root innovation (Science and Technology).

•MoU on Information and Communication technology (ICT).

•Both countries also signed Programme of Cooperation in Arts and Culture. Besides, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had one to one talk with the South African President Jacob Juma on various issues.

•Both countries have agreed to cooperate in combating terrorism, regionally and globally.

•They also focused on enhancing business and investment ties further in areas of minerals, mining, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

•India also thanked the South African President for support to India’s NSG membership.

Current Affairs 8th July, 2016
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