New Delhi, June 2 -- Congress leader and former Union Minister Anand Sharma met visiting South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile in the national capital on Monday, highlighting the "historic and special relations" between India and South Africa and the shared legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.

In a post on X, Sharma said it was a "pleasure and privilege" to meet Mashatile and noted that the South African leader is currently on a multi-day official visit to India aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, including cooperation in trade, investment, and global forums such as BRICS.

"It was a pleasure and privilege to meet visiting South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile in New Delhi on Monday and revisit the cherished me...