By: Mercy Peter
Nigeria has established bilateral relations with the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Both countries officially signed a communique to officially establish a bilateral relation, in what is described as a milestone.
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, according to a statement by his media aide, Alkasim Abdulkadir was a guest to
his Bahraini counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, in Manama, the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The ministers, according to the statement, signed a communique officially establishing diplomatic relations between both countries.
The meeting the statement further noted, “focused on strengthening diplomatic relations, facilitating foreign direct investment from Bahrain, enhancing trade and investment opportunities, and fostering cooperation in the oil and gas sectors, with particular emphasis on onshore projects and the development of the 8th train LNG.
“The ministers also deliberated on the training of Nigerian diplomats and collaboration within multilateral forums.
“Both ministers signed a Joint Communiqué, officially establishing diplomatic relations between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Bahrain. This agreement marks a significant milestone in fostering closer ties and mutual cooperation between the two nations.
“This development aligns with Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international partnerships. Recently, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani chaired the third meeting of the national committee for monitoring the implementation of the outcomes of the Bahrain Summit Initiatives, underscoring the kingdom’s commitment to global collaboration.”
