ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria and India on Sunday agreed to deepen collaboration in maritime security, intelligence and counter-terrorism during a state visit to the West African country by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu met Sunday to renew what they call the "strategic partnership" between two major nations of Asia and Africa.Modi was welcomed to the Nigerian presidency by a military pipe band and honour guard,

Shortly after Prime Minister Modi received a formal welcome, including a 21-artillery gun salute at the Presidential Villa, President Tinubu and Prime Minister Modi engaged in a private discussion and later jointly presided over expanded bilateral and political talks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing three-nation tour began with a significant stop in Nigeria, where he arrived on Sunday.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Nigeria over the weekend, making him the first Indian leader to visit in 17 years.

During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Nigeria, both nations agreed to enhance collaboration in maritime security, intelligence, and counter-terrorism. They discussed economic development,

The leaders of Nigeria and India have pledged stronger ties in maritime security and counterterrorism during Prime Minister Narendra Modi first visit to Nigeria.