Nigeria and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have renewed their resolve to deepen diplomatic and economic ties, reaffirming a shared commitment to closer bilateral engagement.
The pledge was made during a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, where the Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, hosted the Netherlands’ Sahel Envoy, Mr Robert Zimmerman, alongside his delegation. Discussions centred on strengthening cooperation and responding to common regional and global concerns.
Both parties reflected on the enduring relationship between Nigeria and the Netherlands, which has spanned more than six decades, and identified opportunities for expanded collaboration across priority sectors. These include trade and investment, energy transition, agriculture, water resources management, youth development, migration governance, maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, counter-terrorism efforts and multilateral engagement.
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The talks underscored a partnership anchored on mutual respect, equality and shared values, with emphasis on addressing the underlying drivers of insecurity, advancing sustainable development and enhancing people-to-people relations.
Participants also highlighted the role of cultural exchange, knowledge sharing and private-sector participation in fostering inclusive growth and long-term prosperity.
The meeting ended with both countries expressing commitment to sustained dialogue and broader cooperation aimed at promoting regional stability, economic diversification and adherence to a rules-based international order.
