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South African Minister Najimande said that he salutes the role played by India in the fight against ‘apartheid’ since the 1960s. Against this, India played a very commendable role.
South Africa (South Africa) has appreciated Indian companies for contributing to the development of the country. A senior minister said on Sunday that his country South Africa is working on the CII India Business Forum (CII) to further enhance bilateral cooperation.India Business Forum) and is ready to engage with the relevant local ministries. South Africa has proposed the formation of a joint task force between the IBF and relevant local ministries to take forward the already existing cooperation between the two countries.
Bled Njimande, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, said in his address to the IBF’s Annual General Meeting, ‘I should indicate in advance that as a Minister, both I and my departments are ready to join this platform for mutual benefit. are ready. IBF is a consortium of over 100 Indian companies operating in South Africa. “We propose to set up a joint task force to work on our future partnerships,” Najimande said.
Minister praised Indian companies
He further added that the IBF meeting is taking place at a time when the South African government and businesses need to foster stronger partnerships to grow the economy and create jobs. He said, “I would like to thank the India Business Forum and Indian companies that have invested more than 100 billion in the pharmaceutical, information technology and automotive industries in the South African economy since 1996.” He further said, ‘As the government of South Africa, we are satisfied with your commitment to support the development of our country. We are looking forward to more partnership with you in future.
Salute to India’s role in ‘apartheid’
Meanwhile, regarding apartheid, Najimande said that he salutes the role played by India in opposing ‘apartheid’ since the 1960s. India played a commendable role against this. At the same time, the minister has also asked Indian companies to consider hiring thousands of youths who have completed their graduation from colleges. Najimande also listed the goals that India and South Africa have already jointly achieved. These include a strategic partnership for the success of the International Square Kilometer Array (SKA) radio telescope project held in South Africa.
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