By Helen Okon
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, extended his warmest congratulations to India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, on India’s Independence Day anniversary.
In a statement by the spokesperson of the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Ambassador Tuggar disclosed the extraordinary determination, sacrifice, and vision of the Indian people in shaping their destiny as a sovereign nation.
The Nigerian government recognizes the shared values of respect for sovereignty and commitment to international peace that unite both countries.
Both countries have built a strong economic cooperation and multifaceted partnership, driven by vibrant trade relations, educational cooperation, defense ties, capacity building, and cultural exchanges.
Nigeria and India continue to collaborate within the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations, and the G77, advancing causes that promote global stability and sustainable development.
Ambassador Tuggar reaffirmed Nigeria’s and readiness to strengthen economic cooperation, explore new areas of opportunities for cooperation, partner on global issues, and continue working together for the unity, prosperity, and progress of both countries.
