Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle is leading a delegation on a visit to India from August 11-14, 2025. The Nigerian delegation also interacted with Indian defence industries during the visit.
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Talks about bilateral defence cooperation and military engagements across diverse domains were held between Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and his Nigerian counterpart Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, here on Tuesday.
Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle is leading a delegation on a visit to India from August 11-14, 2025. The Nigerian delegation also interacted with Indian defence industries during the visit.
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The two Ministers deliberated upon the opportunities of collaboration in counter-terrorism training, research & development, maritime cooperation, including hydrography & anti-piracy, and industry cooperation, a statement from the Ministry of Defence claimed.
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During the bilateral talks, Seth highlighted the capability of the Indian defence industry to produce high-quality defence equipment such as Light Combat Aircraft, Light Combat Helicopter and Offshore Patrol Vessels. He assured full support to meet the requirements of the Nigerian side.
The Indian delegation expressed readiness to welcome the team from the Defence Research and Development Bureau, Nigeria, to explore the area of joint R&D. The Nigerian Minister of State, Defence, invited the Indian delegation to visit the defence industry in Nigeria to explore the possibility of investment in the sector.
India and Nigeria enjoy warm, friendly, age-old, and deep-rooted relations. The defence relationship traces back to the early 1960s. India, as the largest democracy in the world and Nigeria, as the largest in Africa, have become natural partners, the statement said.
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