India - South Africa meeting for MSME Cooperation held in New Delhi on 1st June

**Summary: India-South Africa Meeting for MSME Cooperation** **Overview** On June 1, 2026, a bilateral meeting was held at Kartavya Bhawan-III, New Delhi, between the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) of India and a delegation from the Republic of South Africa. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, Minister of MSME, while the South African delegation was headed by Ms. Stella Tembisa Ndabeni, Minister of Small Business Development. **Key Objectives and Discussion Areas** The primary focus of the meeting was to strengthen cooperation and collaboration within the MSME sector, acknowledging its critical impact on inclusive development, employment generation, and economic growth. Both nations expressed a shared commitment to deepening bilateral engagement and creating a supportive ecosystem to enhance MSME competitiveness. Key areas of cooperation identified during the discussions include: * **Financial Access:** Enhancing access to finance for small businesses. * **Formalization:** Promoting the transition of enterprises into the formal economy. * **Digitalization:** Accelerating the adoption of digital technologies. * **Capacity Building:** Strengthening entrepreneurship and vocational skilling specifically tailored for MSME development. **Administrative Details** * **Contact Person:** Sunil Kumar Tiwari * **Contact Email:** hipessi[at]gmail[dot]com * **Release ID:** 2267737 * **Visitor Counter:** 1349 * **Source:** PIB Delhi (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)

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