India-Nigeria Relation / PM Modi received Nigeria's second biggest national award, said this

India-Nigeria Relation: A new chapter has been added to the relations between India and Nigeria, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured by Nigeria with its second highest national award – Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger. This is a historic event, as before this only Queen Elizabeth II was awarded this prestigious honour in 1969.

Moment of receiving honour

Prime Minister Modi received this honour from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. On this occasion, the Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the government and people of Nigeria. He said that this award is a matter of great honour for him, and he dedicated it to the 140 crore people of India and India-Nigeria friendship. Modi also said that he accepts this honour with great humility.

Importance of India-Nigeria relations

On this occasion, PM Modi mentioned the relations between the two countries based on goodwill, cooperation and mutual respect. He said that both India and Nigeria are vibrant democracies and their economies are dynamic. In such a situation, the people of both the countries are working together for mutual welfare. In his meetings with Nigeria, Modi discussed in detail how cooperation between the two countries can be increased in the economic, agriculture, security, fintech, energy, small and medium industries, and cultural sectors.

Role of Nigeria in Africa

Prime Minister Modi, while mentioning the important role of Nigeria in Africa, said that close cooperation with Africa is very important for India. He said that both India and Nigeria will work together for the prosperity of the country and the entire African continent. The interests and priorities of the global south will be promoted together.

PM Modi's visit to Nigeria

Prime Minister Modi is currently on a visit to Nigeria, which is part of his three-nation visit. This visit is the first visit to Nigeria by an Indian Prime Minister in the last 17 years. PM Modi was given a very warm welcome when he arrived in Nigeria.

International honor of Prime Minister Modi

This award is the 17th award in the list of international awards of Prime Minister Modi. Earlier, he has also received high honors from many other countries, which underline his effective work of foreign policy and international diplomacy. This award from Nigeria demonstrates his leadership and India's growing influence on the global stage.

Conclusion

Nigeria honoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger' is a symbol of the strengthening relations between India and Nigeria. Through this honor, mutual cooperation and friendship between the two countries can be strengthened even more. Also, it is an example of the success of Prime Minister Modi's international diplomatic approach, which is proving to be an important step towards India's global leadership.

नाइजीरिया के राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार, 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger' से सम्मानित किए जाने पर मैं आपका, नाइजीरिया की सरकार और लोगों का, हृदय से आभार व्यक्त करता हूँ।

मैं इस सम्मान को विनम्रता और आदरभाव से स्वीकार करता हूँ।

और, इस सम्मान को 140 करोड़ भारतवासियों और…

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