Nigeria, Egypt strengthen diplomatic ties, cooperation

Nigeria and Egypt have reached an agreement to enhance their diplomatic relationship and establish a comprehensive partnership aimed at addressing shared challenges and fostering development.

The announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement issued in Abuja by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar’s Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, on Sunday.

The agreement was the outcome of the third round of political consultations held in Cairo between Tuggar and his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty.

Both ministers emphasised the importance of mutual respect for each country’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

The Nigerian delegation included Minister of Water Resources, Professor Joseph Utsev and Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari.

Discussions during the consultations focused on strengthening cooperation in areas such as regional security, economic development, and governance.

Both nations pledged to collaborate on enhancing the African Union’s role in addressing continental issues and advancing the objectives of Agenda 2063.