EAM Jaishankar stresses mutual cooperation for strengthening energy, mobility and other sectors during Nigeria visit; pushes for global south solidarity

PTI, Jan 23, 2024, 8:54 AM IST

Drawing strength from the diplomatic relations between India and Nigeria that have “existed for a very long time”, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said the two nations have agreed to strengthen people-to-people exchanges, energy, mobility and a slew of other sectors.

Jaishankar co-chaired the 6th Joint Commission Meeting between India and Nigeria at Abuja along with his counterpart Yusuf Tuggar also discussed opportunities in the sectors of power, renewables, transport, healthcare, fintech, agriculture and security between the two countries.

“Co-chaired the 6th Joint Commission Meeting along with FM @YusufTuggar. Noted the expansion of our economic cooperation, especially trade and investment. Discussed new opportunities in energy, power, renewables, transport, healthcare, fintech, agriculture and security,” Jaishankar said in a post on X.