News Investigators/ The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, says the Senior Officials Meeting between Nigeria and the European Union (EU) will hold on July 1 and 2, 2025 in Abuja.
Amb. 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.
Amb. 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.”
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