Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Johannesburg, the Indian diaspora is not only excited but also hopeful of India helping South Africa in several sectors including health, and green energy.
The Indian diaspora is waiting for PM Modi’s arrival in Johannesburg and is eager to take part in his anticipated interaction with them.
Alpha Mehta, a native of Vadodara, has been residing in South Africa for the past 25 years and is working in the diamond business. She told ANI that in the mining industry India and South Africa share “great ties and India is also the biggest buyer.”
Mehta said that PM Modi’s visit to Johannesburg will help improve the relations further adding, “India can also help South Africa in the health and green energy sectors.””We are overwhelmed to welcome PM Modi,” the businesswoman said.
Another resident, Vibha Sharma, who is living in Johannesburg for the past 27 years extended her welcome to PM Modi. “We are very happy and excited to welcome PM Modi here,” she said.
On being asked how the relations will improve further with PM Modi’s visit, Sharma said that last time when PM Modi came, a lot changed. “Not to forget, Indian companies like TATA, Mahindra, and Vedanta are already contributing to the South African community. I am sure this visit will also help further the economy of both countries,” she added.
Moreover, other members of the Indian community said that PM Modi’s visit to the BRICS Summit will be highly beneficial for the Indian community, adding that the BRICS Summit holds the potential of enhancing bilateral trade and cooperation between South Africa and India.
