India and South Africa Agree to Enhance Cooperation in AI and Digital Infrastructure
India and South Africa have agreed to scale up bilateral cooperation in future technologies, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. During a meeting between South Africa's deputy minister of science, technology, and innovation and India's union minister of state for science and technology, both sides emphasized the need to move beyond traditional research cooperation towards innovation-driven partnerships. The discussions highlighted the complementary strengths of both nations, aiming to create affordable and inclusive technological solutions for the developing world.