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South Africa’s President Ramaphosa Buys Books in Delhi, Pays in Rupees, Tells Modi
✍️ News18
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 04:37 AM
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Delhi, purchased books using Indian rupees and mentioned the transaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to News18.
Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of South Africa, made a brief stop in India's capital on a cultural outreach trip and entered a local bookstore to buy several titles. The purchase was completed in Indian rupees, a detail highlighted by the visiting leader as a sign of ease in cross‑border transactions.
According to reports, the president paid the full amount in cash without any currency conversion issues, underscoring the smooth functioning of India's payment infrastructure for foreign dignitaries. The books, reportedly related to Indian history and economics, were selected during his short stay.
During the same meeting, Ramaphosa briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the transaction, noting the lack of any procedural hiccups. Both leaders used the moment to reaffirm the growing economic ties between the two nations, though no further policy announcements were made at the time.
According to reports, the president paid the full amount in cash without any currency conversion issues, underscoring the smooth functioning of India's payment infrastructure for foreign dignitaries. The books, reportedly related to Indian history and economics, were selected during his short stay.
During the same meeting, Ramaphosa briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the transaction, noting the lack of any procedural hiccups. Both leaders used the moment to reaffirm the growing economic ties between the two nations, though no further policy announcements were made at the time.