Shettima Returns After BRICS Summit In India
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India. During the visit, Shettima participated in the summit’s high-level sessions and held bilateral engagements aimed at advancing Nigeria’s economic and diplomatic interests. Among the key engagements was a meeting with Indian Prime […]
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria following his representation of President Bola Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit held in New Delhi, India. During his stay, Shettima actively participated in high-level sessions and engaged in bilateral discussions to promote Nigeria's economic and diplomatic interests.
A notable meeting was held with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where they exchanged views on expanding trade in crude oil, investment opportunities, pharmaceuticals, defense, digital technology, fintech, renewable energy, and other strategic sectors. Additionally, Shettima met with Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, reaffirming Nigeria's commitment to multilateralism and a more inclusive global economic framework.
At the summit, Shettima conveyed President Tinubu's call for reforms in global governance and financial institutions, positioning Nigeria as a gateway to Africa's burgeoning market under the African Continental Free Trade Area. Furthermore, Nigeria utilized the summit to strengthen its collaboration with BRICS member nations and partners across various sectors including agriculture, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and human capital development.
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