CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF SOUTH AFRICAN DEMOCRACY
South Africa And India Cross The $15 Billion Trade Mark
The South African Consul General in Mumbai organized a day-long celebration on 25th
April, 2014 at Hotel Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. The day is the first in
the series of events that would culminate in the final celebration on 27th
April, 2014 in Delhi, marking the much-venerated Freedom Day. Apart
from memorialize glorious 20 years of democracy in South Africa, it also
emphasizes on the stellar achievement of crossing $15 billion bilateral
trade mark with India before the targeted year of 2015. It also is an
opportunity to reflect on the flourishing trade and cultural relations
between South Africa and India.
Inspired
by efforts of champions of freedom and equality, Nelson Mandela and
Mahatma Gandhi, the event calls upon citizens to deliberate upon the
contribution of the freedom stalwarts, and the future possibilities of
strengthening the business and cultural exchanges between the two
countries.
An
ideal platform for discussions entailing the fortification of ties
between the two countries, the event showcased the views of prominent
personalities of Tourism, Trade, and Business sectors on the
accomplishments that the two countries have achieved by mutual
co-operation and collaboration. Panelists like Mr. Sajid Khan, Country
Head of South African Airways said, “Indian tourists are heading by and
large to South Africa, regarding it as an ideal vacation spot and an
excellent place for business prospects.” Ms.Hanneli Slabber , Country
Head, South African Tourism, deliberated on how tourism in South Africa
has increased multiple folds and Indian tourists have played a
significant role in this development.
Panelists
highlighted the advancements that have taken place in various sectors
of South Africa, with India’s participation playing a crucial role in
the same. Mr. Rohit Wahi, CEO of First Rand Bank emphasized on the
expansion of South African economy and India’s co-operation in its
commercial and industrial plans. Distinguished companies like Tata,
Apollo Tyres, Cipla and Marico have already invested in South Africa,
becoming instrumental in the continuing progress of the country. The
bond further cemented with the formation of the IBSA Dialogue Forum, and
continual support from India for progress in agriculture, technology
and health-care.
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