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South Africa: PM Modi Meets Indian-Origin Entrepreneurs on Sidelines of G20 to Boost Foreign Investments
Modi urged over 1.7 million Indian diaspora in South Africa to enhance investment and cooperation in sectors including FinTech and healthcare, highlighting diaspora's key role.
- On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Johannesburg met Indian-origin tech entrepreneurs and Indian diaspora in South Africa, calling upon them to deepen engagement and describing the talks as a `fruitful interaction`.
- Discussions focused on expanding investments in India's digital ecosystem with Naspers chairman Koos Bekker and CEO Fabricio Bloisi, covering FinTech, social media platforms, agriculture, education, healthcare, and medical devices.
- Modi received a ceremonial `Kalash` from the Chinmaya Mission containing Shree Anna to be placed in the Annapoorna Devi Temple in Durban and praised the over 1.7 million-strong Indian diaspora for connecting youth with Gandhi and Mandela.
- Hours after arriving at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Gauteng, Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reviewed cooperation in defence, security, critical minerals, trade and investment, while Modi urged diaspora members to boost Indian culture's popularity, including Yoga and Ayurveda.
- Amid the first G20 Summit held in Africa and with the African Union joining during India's 2023 presidency, Modi's outreach aims to deepen investment in India's digital sector, despite a boycott by US President Donald Trump.
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South Africa: PM Modi meets Indian-origin entrepreneurs on sidelines of G20 to boost foreign investments
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met with Indian origin tech entrepreneurs and members of the Indian diaspora in South Africa during his visit to the country for the G20 Summit.
·Mumbai, India
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PM Modi urges Indian-origin tech entrepreneurs in South Africa to deepen ties
Modi met Indian-origin tech entrepreneurs and community leaders in Johannesburg, urging them to deepen engagement with India while praising their contributions and calling the diaspora a living bridge between both nations.
·India
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PM Modi meets Naspers chairman Koos Bekker in Johannesburg: discusses strengthening tech and investment ties
Following his meeting with PM Modi, Naspers Chairman Koos Bekker praised PM Modi's depth of knowledge, especially on emerging technologies. Bekker said he was particularly impressed by the Prime Minister's detailed understanding of AI and its potential impact on global economic landscapes.
·India
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