Egypt, Nigeria reaffirm commitment to enhance Comprehensive Partnership

Nigeria and Egypt have reaffirmed commitment to enhance the relationship between Egypt and Nigeria to a Comprehensive Partnership of mutual respect for each nation’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. 

This was disclosed in a statement signed by Alkasim Abdulkadir, the Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

According to the statement, the Minister of Foreign Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar is in Cairo, Egypt, to participate in the third round of political consultations with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.

The statement also noted that both countries have also committed to intensify coordination on regional and international issues, aiming to strengthen the African Union’s role in addressing continental challenges and promoting integration.

The two nations  pledged to work together to advance democracy, good governance, and the objectives of Agenda 2063.
“While  recognizing the shared threat of terrorism and extremism, Egypt and Nigeria agreed to enhance security cooperation by sharing experiences in implementing comprehensive counter-terrorism strategies”.

They also expressed a commitment to supporting conflict resolution in Africa through peacebuilding and sustainable development initiatives. 

It said: “The ministers acknowledged the potential for increased bilateral economic engagement and agreed to encourage both governmental and private sector participation in areas such as agriculture, energy, telecommunications, and infrastructure”.

During their meeting, the two Ministers indicated interest to establish a Nigeria-Egypt Chamber of Commerce by the end of 2025, with a formal launch anticipated during the fourth round of ministerial-level consultations in Abuja in 2026. 

The Ministers, further commended the recent agreements on visa exemptions for diplomatic passport holders and the adjustment of visa fees for citizens of both countries, reflecting a mutual commitment to facilitating easier movement and stronger people-to-people connections. 

The next session of the Joint Committee at the ministerial level is scheduled for the last quarter of 2025, underscoring the ongoing commitment to deepening bilateral relations. 

The Nigerian delegation to Egypt, include the Minister of Water Resources Processor.

Joseph Utsev and Abubakar Kyari the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security were part of Nigeria’s delegation.

Hauwa M.