By Biola Lawal
Abuja (FLOWERBUDNEWS) The Indian High Commission in Nigeria has intensified engagement with Nigerian journalists to further deepen the professional relationship between the media and the diplomatic mission for the overall benefits of Nigeria and India.

FLOWERBUDNEWS reports that an exclusive dinner and interactive Parley held by the Commission on Tuesday was graced by media dignitaries and numerous journalists, especially members of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN).

Speaking at the function, the Acting High Commissioner, Vartika Rawat said that the Dinner-cum-Interaction Meeting, was held as part of the Hign Commission ‘s ongoing efforts to strengthen relationship with esteemed media professionals in Nigeria.

She praised the cordial relationship between Nigeria and India, noting that Nigeria and India remained reliable partners in many areas of human endeavours.

Rawat noted that the visit of the Indian Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi to Nigeria last year as guest of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had added great impetus to the Nigeria -India relationship as collaboration has increased between the two nations since the visit.

Speaking at the event, DICAN Chairman, Idehai Frederick, thanked the High Commission for organising the interactive meeting, noting that it would further help to deepen the existing relationship between the journalists and the Commission.

Frederick assured that the journalists would continue to do their best to support and promote the cordial bilateral relationship between Nigeria and India.

Media dignitaries at the event included, Hon. Biola Lawal, Former Acting Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and Publisher of the prestigious – FLOWERBUDNEWS, who was Specially invited by the High Commission to grace the occasion.