By: Mercy Peter
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has landed in Kuwait on a working visit.
The landmark visit, which runs from 5th to 8th February 2025, will see officials from both sides signing various agreements.
The visit marks the first time a Nigerian Foreign Minister has visited Kuwait since the establishment of diplomatic relations 55 years ago.
Tuggar, according to his itinerary shared by his media aide, Alkasim Abdulkadir will engage in strategic discussions with his Kuwaiti counterpart, H.E. Ambassador Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya.
They are also expected to sign key bilateral Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) designed to deepen cooperation between both countries.
The agreements scheduled for signing include: 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.”
Additionally, the duo are expected to discuss issues that will advance negotiations on economic, trade, investment, science and technology, and agricultural cooperation agreements.
The statement further revealed: “The visit will also include high-level meetings with His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Prime Minister of Kuwait, and a courtesy call on His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait.
“As part of the visit, Ambassador Tuggar will 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. The Minister will also 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.”
