Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf M. Tuggar, has embarked on a historic working visit to Kuwait, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between the two nations. This visit, which takes place from February 5th to 8th, 2025, is the first of its kind by a Nigerian Foreign Minister since the establishment of diplomatic relations 55 years ago.
Key Objectives of the Visit
During his visit, Ambassador Tuggar will engage in strategic discussions with his Kuwaiti counterpart, H.E. Ambassador Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, to strengthen bilateral ties and deepen cooperation in various sectors. The visit will also include high-level meetings with Kuwait’s Prime Minister, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and a courtesy call on the Amir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding
Ambassador Tuggar and his Kuwaiti counterpart will formalize several agreements designed to deepen cooperation, including:
– Joint Commission for Cooperation: Establishing a framework for stronger bilateral ties.
– Bilateral Consultations MoU: Strengthening diplomatic engagements between both foreign ministries
Diplomatic Training Cooperation MoU: Enhancing capacity building and diplomatic expertise exchange.
Economic and Investment Cooperation
In addition to these agreements, discussions will be held on advancing negotiations on economic, trade, investment, science and technology, and agricultural cooperation agreements. Ambassador Tuggar will also meet with Kuwait’s Minister of Petroleum, Tariq Suleiman Al-Roumi, and the Director-General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), Waleed Al-Bahar.
Business and Investment Opportunities
The Minister will participate in a business lunch hosted by Kuwaiti authorities, attended by leading business figures and investors. This visit is expected to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and investment ties between Nigeria and Kuwait, opening new avenues for cooperation across multiple sectors.
This historic visit marks a new era of cooperation between Nigeria and Kuwait, and we look forward to the fruitful outcomes of these discussions.
