Nigeria, European Union to Hold Crucial Senior Officials Meeting in Abuja
Nigeria, European Union to Hold Crucial Senior Officials Meeting in Abuj
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Nigeria and the European Union (EU) will hold a Senior Officials Meeting on July 1st and 2nd, 2025, in Abuja. This meeting aims to prepare for the upcoming Nigeria-EU Ministerial Meeting and explore areas of cooperation between the two parties.
Discussion will center on
cooperation on rultilateral, regional/ global issues and strengthening collaboration on global and regional challenges: enhancing peace and security initiatives, promoting good governance, and stability; addressing humanitarian crises and providing support to affected populations; ostering economic growth through increased trade and investment opportunities; mproving healthcare, education, and social protection services; promoting innovation, digitalization, and technological advancements; migration managing and related issues; and, energy, climate change, and green economy transition collaboration.
The Senior Officials Meeting will be co-chaired by Ambassador Janet Olisa, Director, Regions Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria;
co- chaired by Mr. Mathieu Briens, Deputy Managing Director for Africa Department, European External Action Service, European Union
The meeting underscores the deep, long-standing partnership between Nigeria and the European Union, built on mutual values, interests, and support for multilateralism and rule-based international order. The discussions are expected to strengthen their partnership and foster cooperation in key areas.
