Overview

• In Kleinmond, he met parliamentary leaders from Russia, Germany, Italy and host South Africa on the sidelines of the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit.
• He asked Germany to support concluding the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, citing goods and services trade above USD 50 billion and Germany’s Skilled Labour Strategy for Indian professionals.
• Talks focused on strengthening parliamentary cooperation and advancing partnerships in trade, technology and sustainable development.
• He reiterated India’s position on cross‑border terrorism, recalling parliamentary outreach after the April 22 Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.
• Engagements highlighted sectoral and people‑to‑people ties with Italy and noted strong links with South Africa, where India ranks among the country’s top three trading partners; no agreements were announced.