Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday discussed enhancing cooperation in counter-terrorism, maritime security, and intelligence sharing.
Both leaders emphasized joint actions to secure maritime trade routes, combat piracy in Gulf of Guinea, Indian Ocean
Amid rising threats in the Gulf of Guinea and the Indian Ocean, they stressed joint actions to secure maritime trade routes and combat piracy.
Modi pledged India’s support for Nigeria’s defense modernization, highlighting India’s role as a “trusted defense producer.”
They met at the presidential residence in the Nigerian capital Abuja, Tinubu’s special adviser Bayo Onanuga said in a statement.
The meeting concluded with the signing of a memorandum of understanding focusing on cultural exchange programs, customs cooperation, and expanded partnerships across various sectors.
