Telangana and South Africa have agreed to cooperate in education, medical tourism, and investments. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and C. Damodar Raja Narsimha, held discussions with a high-level South African delegation led by Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Both sides aim to enhance educational exchanges, promote medical tourism, and attract investments for mutual benefit.
Hyderabad’s educational and skill training ecosystem is recognized for creating a knowledge hub and a premier engineering talent pool in sectors like IT, pharma, defense, and aerospace. The city is a preferred destination for establishing Global Capability Centres of Fortune-500 companies. Additionally, Hyderabad offers world-class medical facilities, attracting a diverse international patient base seeking cost-effective treatments.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy emphasized the state government’s efforts to strengthen Hyderabad’s position as a global hub for skilled workforce and medical tourism. He extended an invitation to South African leaders to attend the upcoming Global Summit in December 2026 for exploring transformative business opportunities. Plans are also underway to develop a net-zero, global standard infrastructure in Bharat Future City.
Telangana’s IT and Industries Minister, D. Sridhar Babu, invited South African industrialists to explore collaboration opportunities. Minister C. Damodar Raja Narsimha highlighted Hyderabad’s significant production of bulk drugs and vaccines. The government is constructing mega hospitals to address the healthcare needs of the people in Telangana.
South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile emphasized the historical ties between South Africa and India. He mentioned the preferential market access Indian companies can enjoy in Africa through the African Continental Free Trade Area. The delegation included key officials like Deputy Minister T. Moraka and Minister of Health A. Motsoaledi, among others.
