New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held bilateral discussions with South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau to enhance economic ties.

Posting on his social media platform X on Thursday, Goyal noted that the meeting focused on deepening trade relations and identifying collaborative ventures in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting, with both sides discussing the signing of the Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the India-Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and the early conclusion of negotiations.

"Met with Mr. Parks Tau, Minister of Trade, Industry ...