Meeting took place during the 18th BRICS summit, a gathering of five major emerging economies.
Both leaders reaffirmed the long‑standing strategic partnership between India and South Africa.
They pledged continued coordination in multilateral forums on global issues.
India proposed South Africa’s participation in the International Big Cat Alliance to protect big cats.
They highlighted shared historical struggles, cultural links, economic ties, and people‑to‑people connections.
The leaders also talked about the successful translocation of cheetahs from South Africa to India and invited South Africa to join the International Big Cat Alliance.
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