India and South Africa hold second session of Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment in Pretoria
India and South Africa held the second session of the Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment (JWGTI) in Pretoria on 22–23 April 2025, co-chaired by Economic Adviser Priya Nair of the Department of Commerce.
Summary
A nine-member Indian delegation held the second session of the India–South Africa Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment (JWGTI) in Pretoria on 22–23 April 2025. It was co-chaired by Malose Letsoalo, Chief Director, Bilateral Trade Relations, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa, and Priya Nair, Economic Adviser, Department of Commerce. Both sides explored collaboration in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agriculture, MSMEs and jewellery manufacturing. Discussions covered revival of the CEO Forum, investment cooperation, market access for agricultural products, recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia and local currency settlement.
Key facts
- Meeting
- 2nd India–South Africa JWGTI, Pretoria, 22–23 April 2025
- Co-chairs
- Priya Nair (India) and Malose Letsoalo (South Africa)
- Indian delegation
- Nine members
- Areas
- Pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agriculture, MSME, jewellery
- Topics
- CEO Forum revival, Indian Pharmacopoeia recognition, local currency settlement
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the second session of the India–South Africa Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment held on 22–23 April 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Pretoria
The second session of the India–South Africa JWGTI was held in Pretoria.
Consider the following about the India–South Africa JWGTI of April 2025: 1. It was co-chaired on the Indian side by Priya Nair, Economic Adviser, Department of Commerce. 2. Recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia was among the points discussed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Commerce Ministry release.