Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of India have signed Memoranda of Understanding to enhance cooperation in the areas of Cultural Exchange, Cooperation in Customs and Survey Cooperation.
At the event that took place Friday in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dumoma Umar Ahmed, signed on behalf of Nigeria while the Secretary Economic Relations signed on behalf of India.
In his remarks, Amb. Ahmed noted that the moment represents yet another milestone in the long-standing partnership and mutually beneficial relationship and cooperation between the two countries, adding that the partnership between the two countries has always been one of mutual respect and shared aspirations.
In his words, “For decades, Nigeria and India have shared strong ties rooted in historical, cultural, and economic collaboration from the shared values of democracy and pluralism to their engagement in global platforms like the United Nations.
“Consequently, the MOUs we are signing today in the areas of Cultural Exchange, Customs and many diverse areas are symbols of our shared vision for growth, innovation, and sustainable development”, he said.
He further emphasized that the success of these MOUs depend not only on the Agreements signed today but also on the commitment to ensuring the implementation of their provisions.
“I am confident that the relevant stakeholders from our both countries will work together to ensure the realization of this great milestone for the benefits for our people”, he said. “On behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I extend my gratitude to the Government of India for its unwavering commitment to fostering this partnership. I also commend the teams from both sides whose hard work and dedication have made this moment possible”.
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