Warm welcome, national honour and meet with Indian diaspora: PM Modi's Nigeria visit in pics

PM Narendra Modi arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, on Sunday, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the West African nation in 17 years. The visit is part of a three-nation tour aimed at strengthening India's global partnerships. (Photo: Agencies)

"Had a very productive discussion with President Tinubu. We talked about adding momentum to our strategic partnership. There is immense scope for ties to flourish even further in sectors like defence, energy, technology, trade, health, education and more," said PM Modi on X. (Photo: Agencies)

Upon his arrival, PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome from Nigeria's minister for federal capital territory, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, who presented him with the symbolic "Key to the City" of Abuja. (Photo: Agencies)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Nigeria's second-highest national award - the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, making him the second foreign dignitary to receive the distinction. (Photo: Agencies)

The ministry of external affairs (MEA) highlighted the gesture, saying it reflects "the trust and honour bestowed on the prime minister by the people of Nigeria." The MEA also shared images of the warm reception, highlighting the significance of PM Modi's first-ever visit to the West African region. (Photo: Agencies)

During his five-day visit, PM Modi will engage in high-level discussions aimed at advancing the strategic partnership established between India and Nigeria in 2007. (Photo: Agencies)

PM Modi will also meet members of the Indian community in Nigeria, who have played a pivotal role in fostering ties between the two countries. (Photo: Agencies)

Following his Nigeria visit, PM Modi will travel to Brazil to participate in the 19th G20 Summit as part of the Troika, which includes India, Brazil, and South Africa. The summit, scheduled for November 18-19 in Rio de Janeiro, will be attended by global leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden. (Photo: Agencies)

PM Modi also said it would be an opportunity to "build upon our strategic partnership that is based on shared belief in democracy and pluralism". (Photo: Agencies)