- Tinubu and Modi held the Nigeria/India Bilateral meeting at the Presidential villa, Abuja.
- The meeting is part of the activities marking the state visit of the Indian Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has been bestowed with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).
The national honour was conferred on Modi by President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, November 17, when the two leaders met in Abuja.
Tinubu and Modi held the Nigeria/India Bilateral meeting at the Presidential villa, Abuja.
The meeting is part of the activities marking the state visit of the Indian Prime Minister.
Tinubu said that the invitation extended to the Indian PM was to strengthen the existing relationship between Nigeria and India.
“Nigeria values its excellent relationship with India, and we work to deepen and broaden the same to the mutual benefit of our two friendly countries.
“You represent a very strong commitment in democratic values and norms, you have been doing a good job historically, winning three consecutive elections in a complex society is a feat that we respect so much.
“I will confer on you today, the Prime Minister of India, Nigeria’s National Honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger.
“This to signify Nigerian appreciation and commitment to India as a partner”, he said.
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