Nigeria, Egypt Mull Partnership to Fight Terrorism, Extremism
JOEL OLADELE, Abuja

In a diplomatic encounter in Cairo, Egypt.
In a diplomatic encounter in Cairo, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty have agreed to forge a “Comprehensive Partnership” aimed at tackling pressing security challenges, particularly terrorism and extremism.
This agreement came during the third round of political consultations between the two nations, where they both recognized the shared threat posed by these issues in Africa.
According to a statement issued by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Special Adviser to Tuggar, on Sunday, both ministers also emphasized mutual respect for each nation’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
“While recognizing the shared threat of terrorism and extremism, Egypt and Nigeria agreed to enhance security cooperation by sharing experiences in implementing comprehensive counter-terrorism strategies.
“They also expressed a commitment to supporting conflict resolution in Africa through peacebuilding and sustainable development initiatives,” the statement partly read.
This strategic alignment is critical as Africa faces growing insecurity exacerbated by terrorist activities.
The statement further noted that the partnership is expected to not only bolster security efforts but also foster broader collaboration on regional and international matters as both countries expressed their intention to intensify coordination within the African Union to effectively address continental challenges while promoting integration among African nations.
They also pledged to work together to advance democracy, good governance, and the objectives of Agenda 2063.
The ministers also acknowledged the potential for increased bilateral economic engagement and agreed to encourage both governmental and private sector participation in areas such as agriculture, energy, telecommunications, and infrastructure.
“They also discussed plans to establish a Nigeria-Egypt Chamber of Commerce by the end of 2025, with a formal launch anticipated during the fourth round of ministerial-level consultations in Abuja in 2026,” Alkasim revealed.
Additionally, the ministers commended recent agreements on visa exemptions for diplomatic passport holders and the adjustment of visa fees for citizens of both countries, reflecting a mutual commitment to facilitating easier movement and stronger people-to-people connections.
The next session of the Joint Committee at the ministerial level is scheduled for the last quarter of 2025, underscoring the ongoing commitment to deepening bilateral relations.
The Minister of Water Resources, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev and Abubakar Kyari the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security were part of Nigeria’s delegation.
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