South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile calls on President Murmu on first visit to India
On 2 June 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, South Africa's Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, on his first visit to India, called on President Droupadi Murmu, who noted that South Africa was the first country with which India established a Strategic Partnership, in 1997.
Summary
Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 2 June 2026, during his first visit to India. Murmu noted that South Africa was the very first country with which India established a Strategic Partnership, in 1997, and that both countries work together in the United Nations, the Non-Aligned Movement and the G20 as voices of the Global South. Bilateral trade between India and South Africa is about USD 15.5 billion, the President said, adding that the potential is much greater. Mashatile also met Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 2 June 2026, Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
- Visitor
- Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, Deputy President of South Africa (first India visit)
- Strategic Partnership
- South Africa was India's first, in 1997
- Bilateral trade
- About USD 15.5 billion
- Also met
- Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
Practice MCQs 3 questions
As noted by President Murmu on 2 June 2026, South Africa was the first country with which India established a Strategic Partnership. In which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1997
The President said South Africa was the very first country with which India established a Strategic Partnership in 1997.
Who is the Deputy President of South Africa who called on President Droupadi Murmu on 2 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile
Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, Deputy President of South Africa, called on the President on his first visit to India.
According to President Murmu (June 2026), bilateral trade between India and South Africa is about:
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Correct answer: A — USD 15.5 billion
The President noted that India–South Africa bilateral trade is about USD 15.5 billion.