Mr Modi appealed to citizens to reduce their consumption of fuels like petrol and diesel and to shun buying gold over the next year to save foreign exchange.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the inclusion of Diwali in the UNESCO list, calling the holiday “the soul of Indian civilisation.”
Mr Modi “reiterated his support for the recent initiatives that have been taken to address the conflict in Ukraine”, the Indian foreign ministry said.
Security concerns were also cited as a factor influencing Mr Modi’s potential absence.
After a long break, negotiations between the two sides on a free trade agreement resumed three years ago. The next round is planned for March in Brussels.
The meeting brings together 1,500 participants from about 100 countries and follows two previous AI global summits in the UK in 2023 and South Korea in 2024.
In the video making rounds on social media, Mr Wike walked at a fast pace ahead of the Indian leader, who was surrounded by his aides.
Mr Tinubu said the award was bestowed on the Indian leader to signify Nigeria’s appreciation and commitment to the Nigerian Indian partnership.
The Indian foreign ministry spokesman in New Delhi said ahead of the trip that Mr Modi would likely discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict during his visit.
Mr Modi’s resignation was a part of the protocol followed before forming the next government in the country.
