President Bola Tinubu has met with the High Representative of the European Union, EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.
Kallas, who led the EU delegation, assured President Tinubu of deeper cooperation in security and trade despite global economic volatility.
She told reporters that the discussions focused on security, trade, and commodities.
“We are very like-minded partners, the European Union and Nigeria. And today we explored new ways to collaborate. The global security situation is very serious, as the geopolitical picture shows.
“That’s why those countries that value the international rules-based space system must stick together.
“We talked today with the ministers about different topics. On issues of investment and trade, and there could be more. The second is critical raw materials. We are looking for different cooperation, but also in terms of security and cybersecurity issues, where we can cooperate even more,’’ she said.
A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, noted that President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the EU and expressed appreciation for the bloc’s continued support.
The meeting was held at the President’s Lagos residence.
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, were also in attendance.