The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, G.E. Borisenko, received the newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Joseph Olusola Iji, on Thursday.
​During the meeting, Ambassador Iji presented copies of his credentials to the Deputy Minister, officially beginning his diplomatic duties in the country.
​Following the presentation, the two officials held talks focused on advancing the longstanding bilateral relations between Russia and Nigeria.
According to officials, the discussions centered on intensifying political dialogue and deepening cooperation across several key sectors, including trade, economy, science, technology, and humanitarian affairs.
