The High Commissioner-designate of South Africa, Prof Anil Sooklal, has bene carrying out extensive meetings and interactive sessions with India industry bodies. Recently, on 14 November, Prof Anil Sooklal had an engagement with captains of industry on Doing Business with South Africa. He was hosted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). In his engagement, the High Commissioner-designate exposed the Indian businesses to investment opportunities available in South Africa.
Earlier, on 30 October 2024, Prof. Sooklal, met with the Executive Director of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Kaushlendra Sinha. The meeting reflected extensively on ways the two entities can enhance economic relations between South Africa and India. The CII further elaborated on the role played in the G20 as a coordinator of B20 during the Indian Presidency of G20. He pointed out that CII is ready to share their G20 experience with their South African counterparts during the South African Presidency of G20.