Nigeria, Egypt move to solidify partnership through security, agriculture, others

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The governments of Nigeria and Egypt have taken steps to solidify their bilateral relationship into a comprehensive partnership, aiming to explore possible areas of collaboration between both countries.

Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s minister of Foreign Affairs, during a recent visit to Cairo, Egypt, participated in the third round of political consultations with Badr Abdelatty, Egyptian Foreign Minister, wherein both foreign ministers agreed to elevate the relationship between Egypt and Nigeria to a “Comprehensive Partnership,” emphasising mutual respect for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of both nations.

This was disclosed in a statement by Alkasim Abdulkadir, SA Media and Communications Strategy to Tuggar, Nigeria’s minister of Foreign Affairs.

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According to the statement, Joseph Utsev, minister of Water Resources and Abubakar Kyari, minister of Agriculture and Food Security were part of Nigeria’s delegation that visited Egypt.

Among their discussions are plans to establish a Nigeria-Egypt Chamber of Commerce by the end of 2025, expected to be launched during the fourth round of ministerial-level consultations in Abuja in 2026.

The ministers recognised the potential for increased bilateral economic engagement between the two countries and agreed to promote public and private partnerships in key sectors such as agriculture, energy, telecommunications, and infrastructure.

They praised recent agreements that exempt diplomatic passport holders from visas and adjusted visa fees for citizens of both countries, demonstrating a shared commitment to easier travel and stronger people-to-people ties.

As nations sharing in the threat of terrorism and extremism, Egypt and Nigeria agreed to enhance security cooperation through shared experiences in implementing comprehensive counter-terrorism strategies. They also reaffirmed their dedication to backing Africa’s conflict resolution efforts, focusing on initiatives that promote peacebuilding and sustainable development.

Both countries pledged to strengthen their coordination on regional and international issues, bolstering the African Union’s role in addressing continental challenges and promoting integration. They also promised to work in synergy to advance democracy, good governance, and the objectives of Agenda 2063.

The next Joint Committee ministerial-level meeting is set for the last quarter of 2025, reassuring the ongoing efforts to deepen bilateral relations.