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Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Nov 17, 2024

Prime Minister conferred with the national award - “Grand Commander of the Order of Niger”

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is the first foreign leader to be conferred with this award since 1969

In a ceremony at the State House, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu conferred the national award - "Grand Commander of the Order of Niger” on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his statesmanship and stellar contribution to fostering India-Nigeria ties. The award…

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Nov 17, 2024

Prime Minister holds official talks with President of Nigeria

The two leaders reviewed the ongoing bilateral cooperation and discussed ways to further strengthen India-Nigeria Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is on a State Visit to Nigeria from 17-18 November 2024. He held official talks with the President of Nigeria, H.E. Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in Abuja today. Upon arrival at the State House, Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome with a 21-gun salute.…

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Nov 05, 2024

India – Nigeria Strategic and Counter-Terrorism Dialogue

The two sides identified specific areas of cooperation to enhance their fight against all forms of terrorism

At the invitation of National Security Adviser Shri Ajit K. Doval KC, the National Security Adviser of Nigeria Mr. Nuhu Ribadu visited New Delhi for the Second Strategic and Counter-Terrorism Dialogue between India and Nigeria from 4-5 November 2024. 2. The National Security Advisors held in-depth discussions within the framework…

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Nov 03, 2024

Visit of Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change to Zambia (November 04-07, 2024)

India and Zambia are commemorating 60 years of establishment of diplomatic relations

Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoS-KVS) will pay an official visit to the Republic of Zambia from 04-07 November 2024. 2. During the visit, MoS-KVS will co-chair the 6th Session of India-Zambia Joint Permanent Commission with Mr. Mulambo Haimbe,…

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Sep 10, 2024

India sends Humanitarian Assistance to Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe

This assistance embodies India's principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam', the spirit of South-South Cooperation and our unwavering commitment towards Africa

The Government of India has extended humanitarian assistance to the Government and people of the Republic of Malawi, Government and people of the Republic of Zambia and Government and people of the Republic of Zimbabwe to address the food deficit which has occurred due to severe drought caused by El…

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Aug 08, 2024

4th India Zambia Foreign Office Consultations (FOC)

During the FOC, both delegations reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations between the two countries

The 4th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Zambia were held in Lusaka on 8th August, 2024. The Indian side was led by Shri Puneet R. Kundal, Additional Secretary (East and Southern Africa), Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India and the Zambian side was led by…

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Aug 06, 2024

3rd India-Zimbabwe Foreign Office Consultations (FOC)

Both sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations between the two countries including existing institutional mechanisms such as the Joint Commission and the Joint Trade Committee

The 3rd Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Zimbabwe were held in Harare on 6th August, 2024. The Indian side was led by Shri Puneet R. Kundal, Additional Secretary (East & Southern Africa), Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India and the Zimbabwean side was led by…

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Aug 01, 2024

Shri Baisnab Charan Pradhan appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Sierra Leone

He is expected to take up the assignment shortly

Shri Baisnab Charan Pradhan (YOA:2007), presently Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Brasilia, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Sierra Leone. 2. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Jul 15, 2024

Visit of External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S. Jaishankar to the Republic of Mauritius

The visit underscores the importance of the India Mauritius relationship, and is a reflection of India’s ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’, Vision SAGAR, and commitment to the Global South

The External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to the Republic of Mauritius from 16th to 17th July 2024. The visit marks one of the first bilateral engagements undertaken by EAM following his re-appointment and follows the recent visit of the Prime Minister…

Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India | Jun 26, 2024

3rd India - Benin Foreign Office Consultations (FOC)

Discussions were focused on further promoting developmental cooperation and capacity building in the spirit of South-South cooperation

The third round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Benin was held on 24-25 June 2024 in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary (C&WA) and the Beninese delegation was led by Frank Armel Afoukou, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of…