Nigeria and Turkey Sign Trade Agreements to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

During a state visit to Ankara, Turkey, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan agreed to fast-track cooperation in trade, energy, defense, and job creation to strengthen bilateral relations. The leaders discussed enhancing economic benefits for their citizens and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding trade volumes to achieve a target of $5 billion.

They established a joint economic and trade committee to drive the implementation of agreements, attract new investments, support industrial growth, and encourage technology transfer. Tinubu highlighted Nigeria's ongoing reforms, particularly in the energy and investment sectors, to build confidence in the economy.

The leaders also emphasized cooperation in promoting peace, stability, and countering terrorism, with Turkey offering expertise in defense cooperation and intelligence sharing. Nine bilateral agreements were exchanged to cover areas such as defense, education, media cooperation, and trade facilitation.

Nigeria expressed openness to partnerships and trade without barriers, aiming for inclusive growth and global engagement.