India, South Africa seal 3-year strategic programme

NEW DELHI, Jan 25:
India and South Africa today sealed three year strategic programme to further boost cooperation in number of key areas after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
In his media statement, Modi said both sides discussed all aspects of the bilateral ties with an aim to further expand cooperation in diverse areas.
Ramaphosa said his country was looking at a “result oriented” partnership with India through implementation of the three-year strategic exchange programme.
The strategic programme will a programme will cover cooperation in a range of areas including defence and security, trade and investment, the blue economy, tourism, IT and agriculture.
Ramaphosa, who arrived here this morning, will be the chief guest at the Republic Day Parade tomorow.
It was the fourth meeting between Modi and Ramaphosa within a year. (PTI)