Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD, today received Mr. Robert Zimmerman, the Sahel Envoy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and members of the delegation in Abuja, for a comprehensive dialogue focused on deepening bilateral cooperation and addressing shared regional and global challenges. This was contained in a statement signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, anipr, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja.
Discussions during the meeting highlighted the longstanding Nigeria–Netherlands relationship, dating back to 1960, and covered priority areas including Trade and Investment, Energy transition, Agriculture, Water management, Youth empowerment, Migration Governance, Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea, Counter-terrorism, and Multilateral Cooperation.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to a partnership based on mutual respect, equality, and shared values, with emphasis on addressing the root causes of insecurity, promoting sustainable development, and strengthening people-to-people ties. The engagement also underscored the role of cultural diplomacy, knowledge exchange, and private-sector collaboration in advancing inclusive growth.
The meeting concluded with renewed commitment to sustained dialogue and expanded cooperation in support of regional stability, economic diversification, and a rules-based international order.
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