New Delhi, Nov 12: The 12th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and South Africa was held in Pretoria on 11 November 2026. The Indian delegation was led by Mr. Janesh Kain, Joint Secretary (East & Southern Africa), Ministry of External Affairs and the South African delegation was led by Ambassador David Malcomson, Acting Deputy Director General, Directorate of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).
In a press statement, The Minbistry of Foreign Affairs said, “During the consultations, both sides reviewed the entire spectrum of the Strategic Partnership, including high-level exchanges, institutional mechanisms and cooperation in areas such as trade and investment, defence & security, development partnership, science & technology, education, counter-terrorism, cheetah conservation, culture and people-to-people ties.”
They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in multilateral fora, it said.
India and South Africa share historically close and friendly relations marked by regular high-level visits and other exchanges. The year 2027 will mark the 30th anniversary of establishment of the Strategic Partnership between the two countries providing an important milestone to further strengthen and diversify bilateral cooperation.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the India – South Africa Strategic Partnership and agreed to hold the next round of Foreign Office Consultations in India at a mutually convenient date, the statement said.
