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“This visit will be a milestone in India-Nigeria relations…”: Consul General of India in Lagos | India News – Times of India
“In Nigeria, the number of Indian community is large – they live in different parts of Nigeria. People have registered in large numbers and we expect thousands of them to come to see Prime Minister Modi… We hope and believe that this visit will be a milestone in India-Nigeria relations…” Karn said.
Nigeria’s First Consul General Karn said the concerns of both countries are similar because both countries have the same political system and both are major economies. Both countries also have the same disadvantages.
“Nigeria is a very large economy and India is going to become the third largest economy in the world. There is a lot of capacity between the two. And they move forward from the same political system. There are the same types of disabilities Just as India has climbed the ladder of economic growth, we hope that they will be able to provide good support to Nigeria in moving forward. And for our country this is politically a good thing the Voice of Global South organized by PM Modi This participation in a global event, where the voice of Global South can be heard, is a good point for cooperation between India and Nigeria, which is good is for both countries,” he said.
Karn said that the Indian community in Nigeria is very big and they are very excited about the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“The Indian community is very big in Nigeria. And the Indian community is not in one place. And it is in all parts of Nigeria. People from Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Kaduna and Port Harcourt have registered to come here. And the Indian Cultural Association is everywhere. They have gathered here and we hope that thousands of people will come here to listen to their dear leader, Indian Prime Minister Modi,” he said.
Karn said that the entire city is impressed by the arrival of Prime Minister Modi and they hope that the visit will yield good results.
“You must have seen some viral videos on social media that people from Nigeria have made to welcome Modi ji. Apart from this, you will see across the city that Indian communities and Indian institutions have put up large billboards and posters welcoming Modi ji. We are very excited about his arrival and we hope and believe that there will be a significant change in the relationship between India and Nigeria. There is a lot of excitement about this visit,” he said.
In his departure statement ahead of his visit, Prime Minister Modi stated that he would first visit Nigeria at the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with a focus on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations. The Prime Minister will also meet with the Indian community in Nigeria during his visit. He will be there in the African country from November 16 to 17.
“At the invitation of HE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this will be my first visit to Nigeria, our close partner in the West African region. My visit will be an opportunity to build on our Strategic Partnership based on a shared belief in democracy and pluralism. I am also eagerly looking forward to meeting the Indian community and friends from Nigeria who have sent me warm welcome messages in Hindi,” the statement said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on Saturday for his five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana.
