Nigeria and Tunisia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with both countries agreeing to deepen diplomatic engagement and expand cooperation in security, food, water and energy development.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, following a bilateral meeting between Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Tunisia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, H.E. Mohamed Ali Nafti, on the sidelines of the ongoing 49th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union.
The discussions centred on enhancing political and diplomatic relations through increased engagement between the two countries, particularly by promoting exchange programmes for young diplomats and newly appointed ambassadors to strengthen mutual understanding and institutional collaboration.
The ministers also explored opportunities to work together in tackling insurgency and other security challenges affecting the region, underscoring the need for closer cooperation in addressing emerging threats and promoting peace and stability across Africa.
In addition, both sides identified water, food and energy security as key areas for strategic partnership, stressing that stronger collaboration in these sectors would support sustainable development and improve the welfare of citizens in both Nigeria and Tunisia.
The meeting reflected the shared commitment of Nigeria and Tunisia to expanding bilateral cooperation and leveraging African partnerships to address common developmental and security challenges.
