The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Sweden.
He emphasised efforts to deepen relations through trade, sustainable development, gender equality, and cultural exchange.
Tuggar made this statement during the official visit of Her Royal Highness Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, to the ministry on Monday in Abuja.
He noted that the visit was part of ongoing high-level dialogues to enhance collaboration between the two countries, highlighting several key areas for cooperation, including trade, investment, infrastructure, agriculture, peacekeeping, and reciprocal support agreements.
He also mentioned that there had been previous visits, including one by the Vice President, Kashim Shetima, to Sweden in October.
Victoria expressed her appreciation for the warm reception and reiterated that the dialogue, which began in Sweden in 2024, would continue to strengthen ties between the two nations.
She emphasised the potential for growth in their relationship in multiple sectors.
Andreas Carisson, Sweden’s Minister for Infrastructure and Housing, reflected on the successful diplomatic relations between Sweden and Nigeria, noting that they would celebrate 65 years of bilateral relations next year.
He also spoke of opportunities in infrastructure and Information and Communication Technology, ICT, with Swedish companies, including Ericsson, investing in Nigeria.
The high point of the royal visit included a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Governor of Lagos, and the inauguration of the Swedish Trade Office in Lagos.
