Ramaphosa sent Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who had to leave an official state visit to welcome Modi.
Ngqengelele denied there being any tensions from the Indian representatives, saying it is common for ministers to welcome heads of state during working visits.
He said there were no issues when International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor welcomed Brazil’s President Lula da Silva “Of course [the Indian government] knew who would have received the prime minister. In most cases, it is ministers who receive heads of state [during working visits], or the president himself if he is available.”was downgraded to a working engagement, met Ramaphosa on Wednesday morning as part of normal proceedings at a multilateral gathering.
“There are other presidents who have asked to meet [Ramaphosa] on the Brics summit’s sidelines. So, part of that was the meeting confirmed this morning between President Ramaphosa and Prime Minister Modi.”Modi fans Meanwhile, Modi surprised onlookers when he got out of his car while en-route to the venue on the first day of the Bric summit.Watch: Indian PM Modi greets supporters on side of road
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