PM Modi holds talks with Nigerian President Tinubu in Abuja; three MoUs signed
On 17 November 2024 in Abuja, PM Modi held official talks with Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his State Visit to Nigeria, and three MoUs were signed.
Summary
On 17 November 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria, PM Narendra Modi held official talks with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his State Visit to Nigeria from 17 to 18 November 2024. A restricted meeting was followed by delegation-level talks; PM Modi recalled meeting President Tinubu at the G20 Summit in New Delhi. The leaders reviewed the India-Nigeria Strategic Partnership and saw potential in trade, investment, education, energy, health and culture. President Tinubu acknowledged India's efforts to amplify the concerns of developing countries through the Voice of the Global South Summits. Three MoUs, on a Cultural Exchange Programme, Customs Cooperation and Survey Cooperation, were signed.
Key facts
- Date/place
- 17 Nov 2024, State House, Abuja
- Visit
- State Visit to Nigeria, 17-18 Nov 2024
- Leaders
- PM Modi and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
- Ties
- India-Nigeria Strategic Partnership
- MoUs
- Cultural Exchange Programme; Customs Cooperation; Survey Cooperation
- Global South
- Tinubu acknowledged Voice of the Global South Summits
Practice MCQs 3 questions
During PM Modi's visit to Nigeria on 17 November 2024, MoUs were signed in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
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Correct answer: D — Defence Production
PIB (PMO): the three MoUs were on Cultural Exchange Programme, Customs Cooperation and Survey Cooperation. Defence Production was not among them.
Consider the following about PM Modi's November 2024 visit to Nigeria: 1. It was a State Visit from 17 to 18 November 2024. 2. The official talks with President Tinubu were held in Lagos. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (PMO): the State Visit was from 17-18 November 2024, and the talks were held in Abuja, not Lagos. So only 1 is correct.
During talks in Abuja on 17 November 2024, Nigeria's President acknowledged India's efforts to amplify the concerns of developing countries through which summits?
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Correct answer: B — Voice of the Global South Summits
PIB (PMO): President Tinubu acknowledged India's efforts through the Voice of the Global South Summits.