International RelationsSkim2024-11-17

Prime Minister's State Visit to Nigeria

What Happened

PM Modi visited Nigeria on November 17, 2024, the first visit by an Indian PM in 17 years. He received Nigeria's second-highest civilian honor, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, and held talks on defense, energy, and counter-terrorism.

Why It Matters

The visit strengthens India's Strategic Partnership with its largest trading partner in Africa and secures cooperation in energy security and maritime safety in the Gulf of Guinea.

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