President Bola Tinubu today, Sunday, November 17, 2024, welcomed Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
PM Modi, who arrived Abuja Saturday evening, was received at Forecourt of the State House by President Tinubu at about 10:20 am.
Vanguard newspaper reports that on arrival, the Indian leader was welcomed with the Indian Anthem, which was followed by a Guard of Honour, mounted by Brigade of Guards, rendered the Nigerian Anthem and led the visiting leader in inspection of the mounted parade.
A 21-gun salute followed the inspection of the mounted Guard of Honour.
While together, both leaders are expected to spare head a number of bilateral activities, including a restricted meeting, some delegation-level talks, as well as exchange of memoranda of understanding (MoU).
A statement issued on Saturday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had said both leaders would be seeking to strengthen the Nigerian-Indian ties during the visit.
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