Prime Minister Narendra Modi held official talks with the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in Abuja on 17th November 2024. The Prime Minister began his two-days State Visit to the African country. Upon arrival at the State House, Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome with a 21-gun salute.

A press release from the Ministry of External Affairs informed that the two leaders had a restricted meeting which was followed by delegation level talks.

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

The two leaders also discussed enhancing defence and security cooperation. They reaffirmed their commitment to jointly fighting terrorism, piracy and radicalisation. Further, the two leaders also discussed global and regional issues. The two leaders agreed to work together to meet the development aspirations of the Global South.

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.

Following the talks, three Memoranda of Understanding – on Cultural Exchange Programme, Customs Cooperation and Survey Cooperation – were signed.