Abuja, Nigeria – Senior officials from Nigeria and the European Union are set to hold crucial discussions in the Nigerian capital next week, from Tuesday, July 1st, to Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025. The meeting is aimed at preparing for an upcoming ministerial-level gathering and exploring new avenues for collaboration between the two long-standing partners.
The two-day session will be co-chaired by Ambassador Janet Olisa, Director for Regions at Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Mathieu Briens, Deputy Managing Director for the Africa Department at the European External Action Service.
Discussions are expected to cover a wide array of topics, reflecting the broad scope of the Nigeria-EU relationship. Key areas on the agenda include:
Cooperation on multilateral and regional issues.
- Peace, Security, and Governance.
- The current humanitarian situation.
- Trade and Investment.
- Human Development, focusing on Health, Education, and Social Protection.
- Science, technology, innovation, and digital transition.
- Migration.
- Energy, climate change, and green economy transition.
Nigeria and the European Union share a deep and enduring partnership, underpinned by mutual values, shared interests, and a strong commitment to multilateralism and a rules-based international order. This meeting highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen their collaboration on issues of mutual global importance.
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