Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, says that Nigeria is prepared to explore new opportunities for cooperation and work more closely with India toward achieving shared priorities.
According to the statement on Friday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affair, the Nigerian minister stated this in a congratulatory message to his Indian counterpart, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, on the occasion of his country’s independence anniversary.
Tuggar described the anniversary as a reminder of the extraordinary determination, sacrifice and vision of Indian people in shaping their destiny as a sovereign nation.
“As Nigeria joins India in commemorating this milestone, we recognise the shared values of democracy, respect for sovereignty and commitment to international peace that unites our countries.
“Over the decades, Nigeria and India have built a strong and multifaceted partnership, underpinned by vibrant trade relations, educational cooperation, defence ties and cultural exchanges.
“Both nations continue to collaborate within the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations and the G77, advancing causes that promote global stability and sustainable development,” Tuggar said.
“On this auspicious occasion, Nigeria reaffirms its readiness to deepen these historic bonds, explore new opportunities for cooperation and work together with India in addressing shared global priorities,” the statement said, adding that the Nigerian minister further congratulated the government and people of India, wishing them continued unity, prosperity and progress.
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