By Abuja, Nigeria
Nigeria and Germany have agreed to deepen bilateral relationships after a strategic meeting between representatives of both countries.
They made the commitment after the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD, received in audience, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Nigeria, Her Excellency Annett Günther, in a high-level diplomatic engagement focused on multilateral cooperation, economic collaboration, cultural heritage preservation, and institutional coordination.
According to a statement by the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa on Tuesday in Abuja, Ambassador Ahmed reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to sustained and open diplomatic engagement with Germany, emphasizing that Nigeria values continuous dialogue and remains receptive to constructive exchanges at all times, noting that the Ministry is ready to facilitate discussions on matters of mutual interest.
The statement quoted Ambassador Annett Günther, in her remarks, reiterating Germany’s appreciation for the strong bilateral relations between the countries, while highlighted the successful convening of the Nigeria–Germany Bi-National Commission in November 2025, describing it as a milestone that reaffirmed the strategic depth of bilateral cooperation.
The meeting according to Ebienfa focused on reciprocal support in multilateral forums, particularly regarding candidacies to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
The German Ambassador reaffirmed that Germany’s position aligns closely with Nigeria’s advocacy for equitable global governance structures and reiterated Berlin’s support for enhanced African participation in international decision-making processes.
After the deliberation, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued security cooperation, anchored on mutual respect, shared global responsibilities, and a commitment to advancing peace, development, and cultural heritage preservation within a rules-based international order.
