Nigeria and Mexico to Enhance Trade Through Ministerial Exchanges

Nigeria and Mexico are set to initiate ministerial exchanges aimed at strengthening trade and bilateral relations. This announcement was made by Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, during a valedictory visit from the outgoing Mexican Ambassador to Nigeria, Alfredo Ortiz, in Abuja.

The discussions focus on enhancing cooperation across key sectors, including culture, tourism, trade, and the digital economy. Ojukwu emphasized the cultural similarities between Nigeria and Mexico, noting the potential for Nigeria to learn from Mexico's tourism industry.

The two countries established diplomatic relations 50 years ago, and Ojukwu commended Ortiz for his strategic impact during his tenure, which included the establishment of the Nigerian Mexican Chamber of Commerce and the inauguration of a Mexican honorary consul in Lagos. Ortiz expressed Mexico's commitment to supporting Nigeria's cultural tourism sector and highlighted Nigeria's significant role in global affairs, particularly within the West African economic community.