The European Union pledges deeper cooperation with Nigeria on security, trade, cybersecurity and investment following talks with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos.
The European Union has pledged to deepen bilateral ties with Nigeria across security, trade and key economic sectors amid growing global uncertainty.
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, made the commitment on Monday during a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Lagos residence.
Kallas said discussions focused on expanding cooperation in security, trade, investment and critical raw materials.
“We are very like-minded partners, the European Union and Nigeria, and today we explored new ways to collaborate across key sectors,” she said.
She noted that the evolving geopolitical environment made it necessary for partners committed to a rules-based international system to strengthen cooperation.
“The global security situation is very serious, and countries that value the international rules-based system must continue to work together,” she added.
Kallas said both sides also discussed opportunities to deepen engagement in cybersecurity and broader security cooperation to address emerging threats.
“We are looking at enhanced cooperation in security and cybersecurity, where we believe there is significant potential for stronger collaboration,” she said.
She further highlighted prospects for increased trade and investment, noting that the EU was keen on expanding economic engagement with Nigeria.
“On issues of investment and trade, there is scope for more collaboration, particularly in areas that support sustainable growth,” she said, adding that critical raw materials remained an area of mutual interest.
Earlier, Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its relationship with the EU across multiple sectors.
He expressed appreciation for the EU’s continued support, especially in development, security and economic cooperation, stressing that Nigeria remained open to partnerships that promote shared prosperity and sustainable development.
Also present at the meeting were National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and Minister of Budget and National Planning Abubakar Bagudu.
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