- Nigeria reiterated concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- Bilateral talks explored stronger cooperation on intelligence, security training, agriculture, ICT, and energy.
- Nigeria is also preparing for further diplomatic engagements with Egypt to boost regional partnerships.
Nigeria has reiterated its concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza during a diplomatic meeting with Israel, as both countries explored opportunities for stronger bilateral ties across key sectors.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu-Odumegwu, conveyed Nigeria’s position during talks with Sharren Haskel-Harpaz, Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister, in Abuja on Monday. The meeting was part of a scheduled round of political consultations between the two nations.
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Discussions focused on regional peace, security, and socioeconomic cooperation, with Nigeria reaffirming its support for a peaceful resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict based on a two-state solution.
Ojukwu-Odumegwu emphasized that Nigeria remains deeply concerned about the worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza and urged for renewed international efforts to protect civilian lives.
Both countries also agreed to strengthen collaboration in areas such as counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, and advanced security training—particularly in tracking terror financing.
Beyond security, the dialogue also covered cooperation in agriculture, information and communication technology (ICT), renewable energy, education, and water management. Concluding outstanding bilateral agreements, including those on education and audiovisual co-production, was also highlighted.
The Israeli delegation expressed readiness to partner with Nigeria in innovation and infrastructure development, particularly in areas that enhance national resilience and economic diversification.
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