Archive · 12 Aug 2025
India, Nigeria Discuss Defence Cooperation, Counter-Terror Ties
The Defence Ministers from India and Nigeria met to discuss how they can work together on military matters.
They talked about helping each other with things like fighting terrorism, doing research to improve defense, and working together at sea to prevent piracy.
India offered to help Nigeria get the equipment it needs.
They also talked about working together on research and Nigeria suggested that India could invest in their defense industry.
Indian and Nigerian Defence Ministers discussed boosting defence cooperation.
Areas of focus included counter-terrorism, R&D, and maritime cooperation.
India highlighted its defence industry capabilities.
India expressed support for meeting Nigeria's defence equipment needs.
Both sides discussed joint R&D and investment in the defence sector.
- Who
- Indian and Nigerian Defence Ministers.
- What
- Defence Ministers discussed boosting cooperation.
- When
- August 13, 2025.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To further advance defence cooperation and military engagements.
- Meeting Date
- August 13, 2025
- Nigerian Delegation Visit
- August 11-14, 2025
- Key Topics
- Counter-terrorism, R&D, maritime cooperation
- Indian Equipment
- Light Combat Aircraft, etc.
