India and South Africa

India scores 68/100 toward South Africa (friendliness, support), while South Africa scores 62/100 back.

India toward South Africa

India is actively pursuing a Preferential Trade Agreement with the South Africa-led SACU bloc, signing Terms of Reference in August 2026 and seeking critical minerals access, indicating clear cooperative engagement and diplomatic initiative.

South Africa toward India

South Africa and SACU set a one-year target for trade talks with India and moved closer to a deal, though Pretoria is weighing higher car import duties, suggesting cautious but genuine engagement with conditions attached.

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