Nigeria and Egypt don reaffirm their commitment to strengthen bilateral relations, boost trade and attract more investments following high-level talks between government officials on the sidelines of the 2026 Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Seoul, South Korea.
The meeting provided an opportunity for Nigeria’s delegation to engage Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, as both countries reviewed areas of cooperation and discussed strategies to deepen economic and diplomatic ties.
Nigeria and Egypt have maintained strong diplomatic relations for more than six decades, built on shared Pan-African values and cooperation within the African Union and other international institutions.
During the discussions, both sides expressed commitment to expanding bilateral trade, improving aviation connectivity and promoting peace and stability across the African continent.
Officials also highlighted the growing educational and professional links between the two countries. Currently, about 7,000 Nigerian students dey study for higher institutions across Egypt, while several Nigerian professionals, institutions and state governments don sign Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Egyptian organisations in areas such as training, research and trade partnerships.
A major focus of the meeting na efforts to expand economic cooperation. Both countries agreed to build on the successes of the Egyptian-Nigerian Business Forum wey hold for Abuja in July 2025, as bilateral trade between the two nations don rise to more than $315 million.
Furthermore, Nigeria and Egypt explored opportunities for increased investments in strategic sectors including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy, construction and information technology.
The two countries also stressed the need to convene another round of ministerial-level political consultations as soon as possible to further strengthen cooperation and unlock new opportunities for economic growth and development.
The renewed engagement signals a stronger partnership between Africa’s two largest economies as they seek to enhance trade, investment and regional integration for mutual benefit.
