India and South Africa agree to scale up cooperation in AI, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing
On 3 June 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh and South Africa's Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Nomalungelo Gina agreed to scale up cooperation in future technologies, with AI, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing as key priorities.
Summary
India and South Africa agreed on 3 June 2026 to scale up bilateral cooperation in future technologies, with Artificial Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure and Advanced Manufacturing as key priorities, during talks between Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and South Africa's Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Nomalungelo Gina, who led a high-level delegation. The two sides also explored partnerships in quantum technologies, biotechnology and hydrogen energy, and Singh invited stronger South African participation in BRICS science and innovation initiatives.
Key facts
- Date
- 3 June 2026
- Leaders
- Jitendra Singh; Nomalungelo Gina, South Africa's Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation
- Key priorities
- AI, Digital Infrastructure, Advanced Manufacturing
- Also explored
- Quantum technologies, biotechnology, hydrogen energy
Practice MCQs 1 questions
South Africa's Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation who held talks with Jitendra Singh on 3 June 2026 was:
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Correct answer: B — Nomalungelo Gina
Dr Nomalungelo Gina, South Africa's Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, held bilateral talks with Jitendra Singh.