The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, says the Senior Officials Meeting between Nigeria and the European Union (EU) will hold on July 1 and 2, 2025 in Abuja.
By Fortune Abang
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, says the Senior Officials Meeting between Nigeria and the European Union (EU) will hold on July 1 and 2, 2025 in Abuja.
Tuggar disclosed this in a statement on Saturday issued by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the foreign affairs ministry.
According to the minister, the meeting is part of preparations for the forthcoming Nigeria-EU Ministerial Meeting which aims to explore areas of cooperation.
Tuggar said, “The Senior Officials Meeting will be co-chaired by Amb. Janet Olisa, Director, Regions Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria and Mr Mathieu Briens, Deputy Managing-Director for Africa Department, European External Action Service, EU.
“The agenda of the meeting is expected to entail wide-ranging discussions that would focus on various aspects of the Nigeria – EU partnership.
“This includes cooperation on multilateral and regional issues, peace, Security, and governance, humanitarian situation, trade and investment, human development: health, education and social protection.
“Also are science, technology, innovation and digital transition, migration, energy, climate change and green economy transition among others.
“Nigeria and the EU share a deep, long-standing partnership inspired by mutual values and interests, as well as support for multilateralism and rule-based international order.” (NAN)