Maritime security and counter terrorism were two issues that topped the agenda as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, visited Nigeria at the invitation of President Bola Tinubu. Other areas of mutual interest were economic development, defence, healthcare and food security.
The two countries also agreed to coordinate actions to safeguard maritime trade routes and combat piracy following growing threats in the Gulf of Guinea and the Indian Ocean.
According to a joint statement issued after the meeting, it was stated that “the leaders reiterated their unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including the cross-border movement of terrorists and terror financing networks and safe havens.
“They called for zero tolerance to terrorism and expeditious finalisation and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN Framework as well as implementation of the UNGA and the UNSC resolutions on countering terrorism and violent extremism. It was agreed to enhance cooperation in the area of counter-terrorism”.
On energy collaboration, Nigeria and India agreed on long-term contracts for crude oil and LNG supply and technical support in pipeline transmission security, CNG conversion and LPG bottling distribution.
