Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their readiness to strengthen ties in key areas including economic development, defence, healthcare and food security.
This is part of the resolution after the visit of the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi to Nigeria at the invitation of President Bola Tinubu.
The two countries also agreed to coordinate actions to safeguard maritime trade routes and combat piracy following growing threats in the Gulf of Guinea and the Indian Ocean.
Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s readiness to support Nigeria’s defence modernisation efforts, highlighting India’s emergence as a trusted defence manufacturer.
The two leaders also highlighted the vibrant economic relationship between India and Nigeria, with India positioned as Nigeria’s largest trading partner and a significant contributor to its economy.
Meanwhile, India and Nigeria signed three Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) as part of the efforts to bolster the bilateral relations between the two countries.