India has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari, the government, and the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the occasion of the country’s 60th Independence anniversary.
A letter delivered by the High Commission of India in Nigeria from the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, on behalf of himself and the Government and people of India to the Nigerian leader, noted that “India and Nigeria have always enjoyed close and friendly relations,” adding that the “engagement is age-old, deep-rooted and multidimensional.”
The Indian President in a statement noted that India and Nigeria seek healthy growth and prosperity and share common concerns, priorities and approach to major international issues.
According to him, “India is taking over as a member of the UN Security Council for the term 2021-2022. During this period, India would like to work towards a New Orientation for a Reformed Multilateral System – NORMS.
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The Indian President also wished President Buhari “good health and well-being, as well as the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Editor: Ena Agbanoma
