In S Africa, PM reaches out to Jacob Zuma

July 08, 2016 13:37

Prime Minister Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Union Building in Pretoria, South Africa. Concluding his one-day visit to Mozambique, Modi arrived in Pretoria on Thursday evening on the second leg of his four-nation five-day tour to the African continent

He will now have a meeting with President Jacob Zuma, followed by meetings with other senior leaders across the political spectrum to further enhance relations with South Africa.

The Prime Minister will also hold delegation level talks at the Presidential Boardroom at the Union Building, followed by an exchange of agreements at the Media Room and press statements.

Prime Minister Modi will attend an official lunch hosted by President Zuma.

He will meet Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, and participate in the India-South Africa Business Meet. Thereafter, he will depart for Johannesburg. The Prime Minister is also expected to visit Pietermaritzburg and Durban. Pietermaritzburg is the place where Mahatma Gandhi was thrown out of the train compartment.

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