Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with Indian diaspora in Nigeria
The Hindu
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India’s growing importance on the world stage owing to its fast-expanding economy and progressive government actions as he interacted with the Indian diaspora in Nigeria
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on May 29 highlighted India's growing importance on the world stage owing to its fast-expanding economy and progressive government actions as he interacted with the Indian diaspora in Nigeria.
Mr. Singh arrived here on May 29 on a three-day visit, marking the first-ever visit of an Indian Defence Minister to the African country.
He represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29.
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Later on May 29, Singh interacted with the Indian diaspora in Nigeria at an event organised by the Indian High Commission in Abuja, an official statement said on May 30.
He emphasised the government’s focus on ‘Aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) and the significant progress made in defence exports in recent years towards achieving the objective of ‘Make in India, Make for the World’, according to the statement.
Mr. Singh highlighted India’s growing importance on the world stage owing to its fast-expanding economy.
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