Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "popularity and strong leadership" after he received Nigeria's national award during his three-nation tour.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "visionary leadership" after he received Nigeria's national award during his three-nation tour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted on Sunday how India has increased its defence exports by almost 30 times, and that the country exports defence equipment to more than 100 countries while addressing the Indian diaspora community in Nigeria.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his journey to Brazil from Abuja, Nigeria, marking the second leg of his significant three-nation tour. During his visit to Brazil, PM Modi will attend the 19th G20 Leaders' Summit, scheduled to take place from November 18-19.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday concluded his visit to Nigeria, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 17 years. During his trip, PM Modi held a fruitful discussion with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, focusing on strengthening their partnership
The Indian diaspora in Nigeria expressed their happiness after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the community in Abuja on Sunday during his Nigeria visit on the first leg of his three-nation tour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "This is my first visit to Nigeria as Prime Minister. This affection is a big capital for me. To spend time with you - this moment will remain with me, all my life... 'Mai akela nahi aaya hun, mai apne sath Bharat ki mitti ki mehak lekar aaya hu.'"
MEA Secretary (ER) Dammu Ravi said, "In the context of Global South, there is a very strong commitment from both leaders to deepen this understanding on the agenda of development which is very dear to the Global South, is taken forward and the global discourse is built on it."
After being conferred with Nigeria's highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the honour will continue to inspire him to elevate the India-Nigeria strategic partnership to new heights.
"Had a very productive discussion with President Tinubu. We talked about adding momentum to our strategic partnership. There is immense scope for ties to flourish even further in sectors like defence, energy, technology, trade, health, education and more," PM Modi said in a post on social me
"On behalf of 140 crore Indians, I express condolences over the loss of lives due to flood in Nigeria last month. In support of relief works, India is sending 20 tons of humanitarian aid," PM Modi said during a meeting with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja.