Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Discusses Ties with Nigeria

Azerbaijan has prioritized strengthening relations with African countries, identifying Nigeria as a key partner. During a telephone conversation on Tuesday, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov spoke with Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, about enhancing cooperation across political, economic, and social spheres.

Bayramov emphasized Azerbaijan's commitment to expanding engagement with African nations and expressed interest in deepening bilateral relations with Nigeria. He highlighted the significance of increasing people-to-people contact, referencing Azerbaijan’s Intergovernmental Scholarship Programme as a means to foster educational and social ties.

Odumegwu-Ojukwu acknowledged the vast opportunities for cooperation and welcomed initiatives that could yield tangible benefits for citizens of both countries. The ministers also discussed collaboration within multilateral platforms and reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing political consultations to advance shared interests.

This engagement reflects Azerbaijan's broader strategy to strengthen ties with Africa while Nigeria seeks to diversify its diplomatic relationships.