Prime Minister met Nigeria's Vice President in New Delhi, separate from the 18th BRICS summit.

In an official meeting held in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vice‑President Bola Sulaiman of Nigeria, who had recently returned from the 18th BRICS Summit. Both parties described the meeting as an opportunity to deepen bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation on the BRICS platform. During the talks, potential agreements were discussed in the areas of trade, agriculture, energy and technology, with particular emphasis on promoting Indian investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and applying Indian agricultural technologies to enhance Nigeria’s food security.

The post‑BRICS summit meeting is seen as a step toward restoring the strategic partnership between the two countries. India offered Nigeria participation in construction and industrial projects under its “Make in India” initiative, while Nigeria invited Indian companies to collaborate on its infrastructure development, especially rail and port projects. Detailed discussions were also held on energy security, highlighting the stabilization of Nigeria’s oil exports and the prospects for Indian technical assistance in renewable energy projects.

After the meeting, both countries pledged to work together on the international stage, particularly in addressing global economic volatility, climate change and financial support for developing nations. As a result of this encounter, several working groups may be established, which will shape detailed agreements in the coming months and help elevate India‑Nigeria relations to new heights.