Nigeria Signs MOU With Indian On Culture Exchange, Others.
By Helen Udo,Outlook Media ABUJA.
Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India on Culture Exchange as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, Nigeria and India on Friday in Abuja signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs).
The agreements include an MoU on Cultural Exchange, an MoU on Survey Cooperation, and an MoU on Cooperation in Customs.
Nigeria’s Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dumoma Umar Ahmed, signed on behalf of the country, while India’s Secretary of Economic Relations, Mr. Dammu Ravi, signed for India.
Ambassador Ahmed said the MoUs as a reflection of the shared vision between both nations.
“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 stated.
He said that the success of the agreement depends on the level of commitment from both parties.
“Let me emphasize that the success of these MOUs depends not only on the agreements we sign today but also on the commitment to ensuring the implementation of their provisions. I am confident that the relevant stakeholders from both countries will work together to ensure the realization of this great milestone for the benefit of our people.”he revealed.
He noted that it represents yet another milestone in the long-standing partnership and mutually beneficial relationship and cooperation between our two countries.
“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 our engagement in global platforms like the United Nations
“Our partnership has always been one of mutual respect and shared aspirations, he said
. The recent visit by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to participate at the G20 Leaders’ Summit from 9th-10th September 2023, and the upcoming visit of the Prime Minister of India, H.E. Nadradi Modi, further underscore our commitment to deepening this relationship and exploring new horizons of cooperation for the benefit of our people.”he said.