Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited President Bola Tinubu to the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi scheduled for September 12 to 13.

Abhishek Singh, Indian high commissioner to Nigeria, confirmed the invitation to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja.

The high commissioner noted that both countries continue to support each other in international forum including mutual aspirations for a seat at the United Nations security council.

Singh added that about 60,000 Indians live in Nigeria, many of whom he said are now deeply rooted in Nigerian culture up to the second and third generations.

The envoy said the community has become an important bridge between the two countries in education, healthcare, culture and commerce.

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