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Indian PM Narendra Modi meets Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Photo Courtesy: PIB

Narendra Modi, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu discuss ways to further strengthen strategic partnership between India, Nigeria

| @indiablooms | Nov 18, 2024, at 03:34 am

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday met Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu when they discussed ways to further strengthen Strategic Partnership between the two nations.

Narendra Modi is on a State Visit to Nigeria from 17-18 November 2024.

Upon arrival at the State House, the Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome with a 21-gun salute.

The two leaders had a restricted meeting which was followed by delegation-level talks.

During his meeting with the President, Modi noted that the two countries enjoy special bonds of friendship defined by a shared past, common democratic values and strong people-to-people ties.

Modi conveyed his sympathies to President Tinubu for the destruction caused by the recent floods in the country.

"President Tinubu thanked Prime Minister for India’s timely assistance with relief material and medicines," read a statement issued by the Indian government.

The two leaders reviewed the ongoing bilateral cooperation and discussed ways to further strengthen India-Nigeria Strategic Partnership.

Expressing satisfaction at the progress of ties, they agreed that there was immense potential for collaboration in the fields of trade, investment, education, energy, health, culture, and people-to-people ties.

The Prime Minister offered India’s experience in agriculture, transportation, affordable medicine, renewable energy, and digital transformation to Nigeria.

President Tinubu appreciated the development cooperation partnership offered by India and its meaningful impact in creating local capacities, skills, and professional expertise.

The two leaders also discussed enhancing defence and security cooperation.

They reaffirmed their commitment to jointly fighting terrorism, piracy and radicalisation.

The two leaders also discussed global and regional issues. President Tinubu acknowledged India's efforts to amplify the concerns of developing countries through the Voice of the Global South Summits.

The two leaders agreed to work together to meet the development aspirations of the Global South. Prime Minister appreciated the role played by Nigeria as the Chair of ECOWAS and its contribution to multilateral and plurilateral bodies.

Alluding to Nigeria’s membership of the International Solar Alliance and the International Big Cat Alliance, Prime Minister invited President Tinubu to join other pro-planet green initiatives launched by India.

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