As part of the efforts at bolstering the bilateral relations, India and Nigeria, Friday signed three Memorandum of Understanding.
They are: MoU on Cultural Exchange; MoU on Survey Cooperation and MoU on Cooperation in Customs.
The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dumoma Umar Ahmed, signed on behalf of Nigeria while the Secretary Economic Relations, Mr. Dammu Ravi signed on behalf of India.
Amb. Ahmed said the MoUs are symbols of the shared vision of both countries.
He said, ” the MOUs we are signing today in the areas of Cultural Exchange, Customs and many diverse areas are symbols of our shared vision for growth, innovation, and sustainable development.”
Ahmed further explained the suc ess of the agreement depends on the level.of commitment from both parties.
He said: ” Let me emphasize that the success of these MOUs depend not only on the
Agreements we sign today, but also on the commitment in ensuring the implementation of their provisions. I am confident that the relevant stakeholders from our both countries will work together to ensure the realization of this great milestone for the benefits for our people.”
He explained further that it represents yet another milestone in the long-standing partnership and mutually beneficial relationship and cooperation between our two countries.
” For decades, Nigeria and India have shared strong ties rooted in historical, cultural, and economic collaboration from the shared values of democracy and pluralism to our engagement in global platforms like the United Nations. Our partnership has always been one of mutual respect and shared aspirations. The recent visit by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to participate at the G20 Leaders’ Summit from 9th-10th September, 2023 and the upcoming visit of the Prime Minister of India, H.E. Nadradi Modi, further underscore our commitment to deepening this relationship and exploring new horizons of cooperation for the benefit of our people.
