Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov has expressed satisfaction with the high level of cooperation between his country and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which is based on the principles of mutual respect, trust, closeness of positions across a broad range of regional and international issues.
This was disclosed in an exchange of congratory messages between the two countries on the historic occasion of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations of Nigeria and Russia.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation said “please, accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two States.
“We note with satisfaction the high level of cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which is based on the principles of mutual respect, trust and the closeness of our positions across a broad range of regional and international issues.
“We remain committed to the steady development and maintenance of an active and substantive political dialogue, as well as practical collaboration in the trade, economic and humanitarian spheres, in the interests of the peoples of our countries and in the support of sustainable peace and development on the African continent.
“I wish you good health and every success, and to the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria – well-being and prosperity.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar on his part said “on behalf of the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I have the honour to convey warm congratulations to you and through you to the government and people of the Russian Federation, on this historic occasion of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries.
“As we celebrate this milestone, Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to strengthening partnership in a manner that advances the prosperity of our peoples and contributes to a more just and equitable international order.
“Since the establishment of ties on 25th November, 1960, Nigeria and Russia have maintained a relationship characterized by mutual respect, constructive dialogue and shared aspirations for global peace, stability and development.
“Over the decades, our cooperation has expanded across strategic sectors including Defence, Education, Energy, Science and Technology, Space Cooperation, Trade, and Cultural Exchange.
“I look forward to deepening collaboration in economy, security and increased people-to-people exchanges,” he said.
The Russia and Nigeria have cooperated in various sectors, including defense, education, energy, science, technology, space cooperation, trade, and cultural exchange.
The two countries however, look forward to deepening collaboration in economy, security, and people-to-people exchanges.
