Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:00pm on 17 Nov 2024,Sunday India Global
Indian PM Narendra Modi received Nigeria's prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) award, marking him the second foreign dignitary after Queen Elizabeth II to be so honored. Conferred by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the award underscores the growing strategic partnership between the nations. Bilateral talks focused on enhancing cooperation in economic development, energy, and defense. Over 200 Indian firms have invested $27 billion in Nigeria, strengthening ties further. President Tinubu emphasized India as a key partner. Modi's visit, the first by an Indian PM since 2007, symbolizes deeper collaboration.
