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By Gabriel Ameh, The Sight News
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Nigeria and the European Union (EU) will convene a Senior Officials Meeting in Abuja on July 1st and 2nd, 2025.
The high-level engagement aims to deepen bilateral relations, strengthen strategic cooperation, and lay the groundwork for the forthcoming Nigeria-EU Ministerial Meeting.
According to the Ministry, the meeting will serve as a platform to review and advance collaboration in key sectors, reflecting shared values and mutual interests. Discussions will focus on regional and global issues, with special emphasis on enhancing peace and security, good governance, humanitarian assistance, economic development, migration, and climate resilience.
The talks will also explore cooperation in: Peace, security, and political stability in Nigeria and the wider West African region; Humanitarian response and support for displaced and vulnerable populations; Promotion of democracy, rule of law, and good governance; Boosting trade, investment, and economic diversification
Others are; Strengthening education, healthcare, and social protection; Advancing innovation, digitalization, and technology transfer; Migration management and mobility partnerships; Transition to green energy and climate change mitigation
The meeting will be co-chaired by Ambassador Janet Olisa, Director of the Regions Department at Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Mathieu Briens, Deputy Managing Director for Africa at the European External Action Service (EEAS).
This engagement underscores the strong and long-standing partnership between Nigeria and the EU, rooted in shared commitment to multilateralism and a rules-based international order. It is expected to result in actionable outcomes that will reinforce cooperation across critical sectors.
The Ministry expressed optimism that the discussions will foster tangible solutions to common challenges and further solidify diplomatic ties between both parties.
