The Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, today received the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs in Madrid, a visit that served to highlight the goodwill existing between the two nations.
Albares and Tuggar had the opportunity to discuss issues such as security and terrorism, economic cooperation, the situation in the Sahel, and Nigeria's role in the Africa Strategy 2025-2028, presented by Spanish President Sánchez on 5 December.
The ministers also welcomed the entry into force on 19 March of two bilateral agreements between Spain and Nigeria: the Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons and the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.
The visit concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish political and diplomatic consultations. This Memorandum aims to establish, improve and strengthen bilateral and multilateral ties between the two countries in the field of international relations, promoting political dialogue and cooperation in areas of common interest. Bilateral cooperation will also be promoted on political, economic and cultural issues, as well as on migration and consular relations.
This meeting is a follow-up to Minister Albares' visit to Abuja in January 2023 and highlights the importance of dialogue with African partners as part of Spain's foreign policy priorities.