Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to multilateralism and called for a fairer, more inclusive global order at the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Tuggar expressed gratitude to Brazil for the invitation and to BRICS for granting Nigeria Partner Country status, which he saw as a sign of the bloc’s commitment to inclusive multilateralism. The statement was released by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs.
“In a world facing complex challenges… Nigeria stands with BRICS in calling for reforms that reflect today’s realities and empower the Global South,” Tuggar stated.
He emphasized that BRICS offers a viable alternative to outdated international structures, citing initiatives like the New Development Bank and discussions on a common payment system as evidence of a shift towards a more balanced global order.
Tuggar affirmed Nigeria’s alignment with Brazil’s six priorities for its 2025 BRICS Chairmanship, highlighting Nigeria’s readiness to contribute to areas such as peace and security, sustainable development, health cooperation, and the responsible governance of artificial intelligence.
He also stressed the importance of South-South Cooperation, portraying the Global South as a driving force for inclusive and sustainable solutions. “Nigeria brings a youthful population, a dynamic tech sector, and a strategic geographic position that make it a natural partner in advancing BRICS goals and strengthening intra-African trade under AfCFTA,” he noted.
In his closing remarks, the Minister urged for urgent reform of global governance institutions, including the United Nations Security Council, to reflect contemporary realities. “Nigeria is ready to help shape a new era of global cooperation… grounded in equity, solidarity, and mutual respect,” he concluded.
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