Shettima Hosts Switzerland VP Ignazio Cassis in Abuja

On Tuesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima of Nigeria received Ignazio Cassis, the Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Accompanying Cassis were his spouse, Paola Rodoni Cassis, and a delegation that included notable figures such as Ambassador Patricia Danzig, Director of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and Ambassador Philip Stalder, Head of the Africa Division at the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Switzerland, with discussions planned on various topics including border security, trade enhancement, migration, and human capital development. The meeting underscores the importance of international cooperation and dialogue in addressing shared challenges and opportunities between the two nations.