India’s Prime Minister held talks with Nigeria’s Vice President during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 13, 2026. The meeting took place as Nigeria sent a high-level delegation to the summit, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima Mustapha. Both sides used the occasion to review and strengthen their bilateral relationship across multiple sectors.
What was discussed
The Nigerian delegation included ministers responsible for foreign affairs, industry, trade and investment, communications, digital technology, humanitarian affairs, poverty reduction, women’s affairs, and science and technology.
During their conversation, the Prime Minister and Vice President covered several areas of cooperation:
- Trade and investment ties
- Defence and security matters
- Energy partnership
- Agriculture
- Health
- Digital technologies
Both leaders expressed satisfaction with how India-Nigeria relations have progressed so far. They also discussed wider issues affecting developing nations, including priorities and concerns of the Global South. The two sides emphasized the need to work together in multilateral forums and support the creation of a more representative and multi-polar international order.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepening ties with Nigeria and expanding India’s broader engagement with African countries. The Vice President acknowledged India’s development experience and its role in building capacity and supporting economic development in Nigeria.
What this means for you
This meeting signals India’s continued focus on strengthening partnerships with major African economies like Nigeria. For Indian businesses and investors, deeper India-Nigeria cooperation could open doors in trade, energy, agriculture and technology sectors. For citizens interested in development work, expanded collaboration in health, education and capacity building may create new opportunities. The emphasis on the Global South’s interests also reflects India’s broader strategy of working with other developing nations to have a larger say in international decision-making.