The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties, focusing on key areas such as trade, investment, and security.
This renewed partnership seeks to leverage mutual strengths to foster sustainable growth, economic resilience, and regional stability.
The commitment was highlighted during a meeting between Ms. Vartika Rawat, Chief of Mission at the Indian High Commission to Nigeria and ECOWAS, and Dr Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.
Discussions centred on economic collaboration, capacity building, and investment opportunities, with a particular emphasis on tackling insecurity in the ECOWAS region.
Dr Omar Touray welcomed India’s commitment, noting that stronger economic and security cooperation would be crucial in addressing shared regional challenges.
He emphasised that India, as one of the world’s largest emerging economies, has the potential to unlock new trade and investment opportunities for West Africa, benefiting businesses and communities across the region.
Ms. Vartika Rawat reaffirmed India’s commitment to expanding its economic footprint in West Africa, particularly in technology, agriculture, and manufacturing.
With both sides exploring new areas of collaboration, this strengthened partnership is expected to bolster regional economic resilience, enhance security efforts, and drive long-term prosperity across West Africa.
