PM Modi Gets Warm Welcome From Diaspora On Maiden Visit To Nigeria | LIVE

A member of the Indian diaspora in Abuja, Jitendra Pandey said, "I came from Lagos to meet PM Modi. We felt very happy after meeting him. There is a lot of excitement among Nigerians as well because of PM Modi's arrival." Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted members of the Indian Diaspora as he received a grand welcome when he arrived at a hotel in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. #WATCH | Nigeria: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted members of the Indian Diaspora as he received a grand welcome from them when he arrived at a hotel in Abuja(Source - ANI/DD News) pic.twitter.com/9Q9krfzQaP— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2024 A member of the Indian Diaspora, Girish Jaikar, said, "We are very enthusiastic to meet our PM. This is his maiden visit to Nigeria. We welcome him." The president of the Odia Association in Nigeria, Ramesh Malik, said, "An Indian PM is coming to Nigeria after 15 years. We are very energetic and enthusiastic. We have a lot of hope from PM Modi because India-Nigeria ties need to be improved. We hope that his visit will give a fruitful result." Members of the Indian diaspora raised slogans of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' as PM Modi arrived in Abuja, where he was received by the Nigerian president. Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Abuja, the capital city of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as part of his 3 nation visit. PM Modi received a grand welcome at the airport. He is on a three-nation tour to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana from November 16 to 21. On the first leg of his visit, PM is in Nigeria. In Brazil, PM Modi will participate in the G20 Leaders’ Summit. On the third and the last leg of his tour, the PM will be on a State visit to Guyana - the first visit by an Indian PM to the South American country in over 50 years. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport as he arrived for his maiden visit to the West African country. A massive gathering of the Indian diaspora also welcomed the prime minister. PM Modi is travelling to Guyana, at the invitation of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. It will be the first ever visit of an Indian Prime Minister in over 50 years to Guyana.In his departure statement, PM Modi said, “We will exchange views on giving strategic direction to our unique relationship, which is based on shared heritage, culture and values. I will also pay my respects to one of the oldest Indian diaspora, who migrated more than 185 years ago, and engage a fellow democracy, as I address their Parliament."“During this visit, I will also join leaders from the Caribbean partner countries for the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit. We have stood together through thick and thin. The Summit will enable us to renew historical ties and expand our cooperation into new domains,” the Prime Minister added. In Brazil, PM Modi will attend the 19th G-20 Summit as a Troika member. In his departure statement, Prime Minister said, “Last year, India’s successful Presidency elevated the G-20 to people’s G-20 and mainstreamed the priorities of the Global South into its Agenda.”“This year, Brazil has built upon India’s legacy. I look forward to meaningful discussions in keeping with our vision of “One Earth, One Family, One Future. I will also use the opportunity to exchange views on furthering bilateral cooperation with several other leaders,” he said. PM Modi has embarked on a 5-day, three nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana. Prime Minister's first stop is going to be Nigeria, a close African partner for India. It's the first time that he is visiting the country. In Nigeria, PM Modi will also meet the Indian community. “At the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this will be my first visit to Nigeria, which is our close partner in the West African region. My visit will be an opportunity to build upon our Strategic Partnership that is based on shared belief in democracy and pluralism. I am also eagerly looking forward to meeting the Indian community and friends from Nigeria who have sent me warm welcome messages in Hindi,” PM Modi said.

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PM Modi Gets Warm Welcome From Diaspora On Maiden Visit To Nigeria | LIVE

PM Modi has embarked on a 5-day 3-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana from November 16-21. In Brazil, PM Modi will attend the G-20 Summit.