Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through increased trade, investment, and cooperation in key economic sectors, including energy, agriculture and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
This was highlighted at a business seminar hosted by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday, where stakeholders from both nations outlined strategies to deepen the partnership.
Speaking at the event, Acting Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Vertika Rawat, emphasised his country’s dedication to Africa’s development, stating that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made Africa a top priority in India’s foreign and economic policy.
Rawat noted that India’s engagement with Africa is driven by African priorities, ensuring that “it will be on terms that will liberate African potential and not constrain African future.”
She reiterated India’s reliability as a partner and its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s socio-economic growth.
Acknowledging Nigeria’s preference for investment-driven partnerships over debt-financed projects. “Your priorities are our guiding principles for economic cooperation,” she said.
