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The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Honourable Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has sent fraternal greetings and congratulations to the Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, His Excellency, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, on the occasion of the celebration of the 76th anniversary of India's Republic Day.
With the establishment of diplomatic relations decades ago, a statement by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, noted that Nigeria and India have maintained strong ties and strategic partnerships in global affairs.
It said "The two countries have witnessed a long history of cooperation and collaboration in various areas and have equally worked closely together on a range of initiatives aimed at enhancing political and economic prosperity.
"Both countries share certain similarities such as multi-religious, multi-lingual and multi-ethnicity societies.
"It is, therefore, a great honour to extend our very sincere wishes to you, the government, and the people of India, the largest democracy in the world on the auspicious occasion of your Republic Day." it stated
The Government of Nigeria, the statement said, appreciated the excellent relations between the two countries and the efforts towards building on the firm foundations for the benefit of the people of the two countries.
"We therefore wish the government and the people of the Republic of India, peace, prosperity, progress and Nigeria’s continuing friendship and support." it said