India-Nigeria Strategic Partnership: Strengthening Maritime Security and Digital Cooperation
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India and Nigeria have deepened their strategic ties through a high-level NSA dialogue focusing on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and counter-terrorism. The partnership also emphasizes sharing India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and enhancing defense co-production to bolster the Global South's economic resilience.
The second Strategic Partnership Dialogue between India and Nigeria, led by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his Nigerian counterpart, marks a significant milestone in India’s engagement with Africa. As Nigeria is one of India’s largest trading partners in Africa and a vital energy supplier, the dialogue focused on two critical pillars: security and technology-led economic resilience.
Maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea emerged as a primary area of concern. This region is vital for India’s energy security, yet it remains plagued by piracy and armed robbery at sea. By enhancing naval cooperation and intelligence sharing, India aims to ensure the safety of sea lanes of communication (SLOCs), which is essential for the steady flow of crude oil imports. Furthermore, both nations reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism and radicalization, recognizing the shared threat posed by non-state actors to democratic stability in both regions.
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