From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja
Nigeria and the State of Israel have said that the issue of security and terrorism was a global concern that required the support and cooperation of every country.
The agreement, according to the spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, was part of a political dialogue in Abuja between both countries.
In a statement, Ebienfa said: “The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Her Excellency, Sharren Miriam Haskel-Harpaz, met August 11, in Abuja, Nigeria for a comprehensive and productive political dialogue. The meeting, which was held in a cordial atmosphere, was a testament to the enduring and strategic partnership between Nigeria and Israel.
“The technical session of the political dialogue was co-chaired by Ambassador Janet Olisa, Director (Regions), Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ambassador Sharon Bar-Li, Deputy Director General, Head of Africa Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel. During the meeting, critical multilateral issues on security and counter-terrorism, as well as important bilateral political and economic matters, were discussed. The two countries endorsed the valuable ideas and initiatives exchanged during the deliberations.
“They agreed that the issue of security and terrorism was a global concern that required the support and cooperation of every country. After outlining some of the security challenges, both countries emphasised the need to deepen collaborations in the area of counter-terrorism, intelligence and sharing of information, especially in the area of financing and security training.”
Ebienfa also said both countries emphasised the need for stronger collaboration at the multilateral level, especially in solidarity on critical issues for each of the parties.
He added that other areas of interest covered during the meeting included the mutual desire to cooperate in the areas of technology, innovation for border management, capacity building, culture, tourism, agriculture, consular and immigration matters.
“Both countries agreed that there should be an exchange of study tours between the countries.
“They further agreed to a more robust bilateral relationship and to ensure constant dialogue in the future,” Ebienfa also said.
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