Both leaders reviewed the progress made in bilateral relations between the two countries, particularly following the signing of the Strategic Programme of Cooperation in 2019: MEA on meeting of Prime Minister with President of South Africa on the sidelines of G-7 Summit
They expressed satisfaction at progress in defence, education & agriculture sectors & reiterated need for further deepening bilateral cooperation in areas like trade & investment, food security, defence, pharmaceuticals, digital financial inclusion, skill development, health: MEA
Both leaders welcomed WTO agreement reached in June 2022 that supports production of COVID vaccines in developing countries. India & South Africa had submitted first proposal suggesting a waiver for all WTO members on implementation of certain provisions of TRIPS Agreement: MEA
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A helicopter carrying 7 passengers and 2 pilots makes an emergency landing in Arabian Sea near ONGC rig Sagar Kiran in Mumbai High. Four people have been rescued. Rescue operations underway, tweets Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
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