Home Politics President Tinubu Invites Indian Prime Minister To Nigeria
Politics

President Tinubu Invites Indian Prime Minister To Nigeria

Share
President Tinubu Invites Indian Prime Minister To Nigeria | Daily Report Nigeria
Share

Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will visit Nigeria on Saturday, November 16.

This makes it the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the country in 17 years.

The visit comes at the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will engage in discussions aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Nigeria and exploring new areas to deepen bilateral cooperation.

He is also expected to address the Indian community in Nigeria.

Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Shri G. Balasubramanian, highlighted the long-standing strategic partnership between the two nations, dating back to 2007, with increasing collaboration in sectors such as energy, defense, and the economy.

According to him, over 200 Indian companies have invested more than $27 billion across critical sectors in Nigeria.

India and Nigeria share a robust development cooperation relationship, and Prime Minister Modi has prioritized Africa, particularly Nigeria, as a focal point for India’s West African engagement. This visit will be his first to West Africa, starting with Nigeria.

READ ALSO: I’m not jealous of Tinubu, Atiku replies Presidency

In a recent briefing, Periasamy Kumaran, the Special Secretary of Economic Relations and Development Partners Administration at India’s Ministry of External Relations, discussed India’s commitment to the Global South, which represents 85% of the world’s population.

He noted that India’s trade volume with Africa stands at $100 billion, with cumulative investments exceeding $75 billion.

Kumaran described India’s development partnerships as people-centered and responsive to specific needs, emphasizing the country’s willingness to share its experience across various developmental areas.

 

Share

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Articles
2027: Atiku, Obi to Join SDP - 2023 Presidential Candidate
Politics

2027: Atiku, Obi to Join SDP – 2023 Presidential Candidate

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023...

Atiku, Obi, Opposition Leaders Urge Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2027 Elections | Daily Report Nigeria
Politics

Atiku, Obi, Opposition Leaders Urge Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2027 Elections

Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Peter Ahmeh have called for urgent electoral...

Wike's PDP, APC to Challenge Rivers LG Polls in Court
Politics

Tensions Escalate in Rivers as Peace Efforts Fail; Wike-Fubara Rift Deepens

The political crisis in Rivers State remains unresolved as peace efforts between...

Wike Crosses Red Line, Declares War on PDP - Bode George | Daily Report Nigeria
Politics

Wike Crosses Red Line, Declares War on PDP – Bode George

Olabode George, former PDP deputy chairman, criticises FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over...