Tehran: President Masoud Pezeshkian has met with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in India. The meeting between the two leaders marks a significant moment as both countries seek to strengthen their bilateral relations amidst global economic challenges.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, President Pezeshkian departed for India on Friday morning to participate in the 18th summit of BRICS member states. During his visit, Pezeshkian addressed the main BRICS leaders' meeting, the economic conference, and the closed-door session on inclusive global governance and multilateralism. He also spoke before a gathering of Indian religious leaders, elites, and business figures.

Meetings with several heads of state and officials present at the summit are on the agenda of Pezeshkian's two-day trip. The discussions are expected to cover various topics, including economic cooperation and shared global challenges. Details of the meeting between Pezeshkian and Ramaphosa are anticipated to be released soon, shedding light on the outcomes and future collaborations between the two nations.