It was an emotional moment to cherish for the Australian player John Watson when Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Tuesday presented him the man-of-the –match award for his outstanding performance in the ICC world cup match played between Zimbabwe and Australia in Ahmedabad. CM enjoyed the last few over of the match. Shri Parimal Nathwani, deputy president of Gujarat Cricket Association with other office bearers were also present at award ceremony.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with His Excellency Mr. Matemela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa.
The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation, which is anchored in historic and strong people-to-people ties. Prime Minister thanked the South African President for the relocation of 12 Cheetahs to India earlier this year.
They also exchanged views on a number of regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in BRICS in the context of South Africa’s chairmanship this year.
President Ramaphosa briefed PM on the African Leaders’ Peace Initiative. Noting that India was supportive of all initiatives aimed at ensuring durable peace and stability in Ukraine, PM reiterated India’s consistent call for dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward.
President Ramaphosa conveyed his full support to India’s initiatives as part of its ongoing G20 Presidency and that he looked forward to his visit to India.
The two leaders agreed to remain in touch.
Spoke with President @CyrilRamaphosa. Reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation. Discussed regional and global issues, including cooperation in BRICS and African Leaders’ Peace Initiative.@PresidencyZA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 10, 2023