'Heartwarming To See Such A Vibrant Welcome': PM Modi Tweets As He Lands In Nigeria

Abuja: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nigeria's Abuja on late Saturday night, marking his first visit to the West African nation as part of his 3-nation tour including Brazil and Guyana. Nigerian Minister for Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Ezenwo Wike received Prime Minister at the Abuja airport. A large gathering of Indian diaspora was also present at the airport to welcome PM Modi.The prime minister's Nigeria visit highlights the importance of strengthening ties between India and Nigeria. Upon his arrival in Abuja, PM Modi extended his greetings for the heartwarming welcome saying, "Heartwarming to see the Indian community in Nigeria extending such a warm and vibrant welcome".Heartwarming to see the Indian community in Nigeria extending such a warm and vibrant welcome! pic.twitter.com/QYfAUOpqRO— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 16, 2024 Wike presented PM Modi with the 'Key to the City' of Abuja. The key symbolises the trust and honour bestowed on the PM by the people of Nigeria.The Prime Minister is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions in Nigeria to strengthen the ties between both countries. In a post on X, PM Modi emphasised the aim of his visit to deepen the bilateral friendship between both nations."Landed a short while ago in Nigeria. Grateful for the warm welcome. May this visit deepen the bilateral friendship between our nations," PM Modi said.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. @officialABAT https://t.co/hlRiwj1XnV pic.twitter.com/iVW1Pr60Zi— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 16, 2024 President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu also highlighted strengthening the bilateral ties as he expressed his anticipation of welcoming PM Modi to Nigeria."I look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his first visit to Nigeria, which is also the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to our dear country since 2007. Our bilateral discussions will seek to expand the strategic partnership between both countries and enhance cooperation in critical sectors," Tinubu said in a post on X.I look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his first visit to Nigeria, which is also the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to our dear country since 2007. Our bilateral discussions will seek to expand the strategic partnership between both countries and…— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) November 16, 2024 The Indian diaspora was buzzing with excitement upon the arrival of PM Modi. Several members of the diaspora were seen holding Indian flags and chanting -- 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' with palpable excitement."We are very enthusiastic to meet our PM. This is his maiden visit to Nigeria. We welcome him," Girish Jaikar, a member of Indian diaspora 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," Ramesh Malik, another member of the Indian diaspora, said.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-nation tour to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana scheduled from November 17 to November 21. PM Modi issued a statement indicating his first stop in Nigeria, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's invitation, aimed at strengthening strategic ties between both countries."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," the statement said.PM Modi will be heading to Brazil for the 19th G20 Summit, scheduled to take place from November 18 to 19. As a Troika member, India will play a significant role in shaping the agenda, building on the momentum from its own G20 presidency. Brazil is expected to maintain the focus on Global South priorities, ensuring continuity and progress on key issues.PM Modi's final destination is Guyana, where he'll make history as the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the country in over five decades. During his visit, PM Modi will address the Guyanese Parliament and pay respects to the Indian diaspora, who migrated to Guyana over 185 years ago. PM Modi Arrives in Abuja; Indian Diaspora Warmly Welcomes Him at Airport

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'Heartwarming To See Such A Vibrant Welcome': PM Modi Tweets As He Lands In Nigeria

President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu has highlighted strengthening the bilateral ties as he expressed his anticipation of welcoming PM Modi to Nigeria.

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