PM Modi arrives in Nigeria on first leg of three-nation visit
The Hindu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana to strengthen partnerships and engage with Indian communities abroad.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nigeria on Sunday (November 17, 2024) on the first leg of his three-nation visit at the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria in 17 years.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Abuja, Nigeria. Warmly welcomed by Minister for Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, who presented the Prime Minister with the 'Key to the City' of Abuja. The key symbolises the trust and honour bestowed on the prime minister by the people of Nigeria," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a late-night post on X.
The MEA also shared pictures of the Prime Minister being welcomed to the country.
Mr. Modi himself responded to a post on X by Tinubu in which the Nigerian president said he looked forward to welcoming the Indian Prime Minister.
"Our bilateral discussions will seek to expand the strategic partnership between both countries and enhance cooperation in critical sectors. Welcome to Nigeria, Prime Minister Modi," Mr. Tinubu further said in his post.
Responding to the Nigerian President's post from his official handle on X, Mr. Modi shared pictures of himself deplaning upon his arrival and greeting the dignitaries and the people who had gathered at the airport.
"Thank you, President Tinubu. Landed a short while ago in Nigeria. Grateful for the warm welcome. May this visit deepen the bilateral friendship between our nations," he said in the post.
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