The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has welcomed high-level delegates to the 2nd Vice Presidential Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM) between Nigeria and Brazil in Abuja.
The SDM, a framework designed to strengthen bilateral cooperation, was first established in 2013 in Bras铆lia. This second session marks a renewed commitment by both countries to deepen collaboration across key sectors and address shared development challenges.
In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Tuggar stated that the event marks another epoch in the bilateral relations of both countries and shared commitment to strengthening cooperation and broadening mutual understanding through people-to-people exchange and deeper private sector engagement.
Ambassador Tuggar recalled the longstanding historical and diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Brazil, dating back to the 1960s, and acknowledged the contributions of notable diplomats such as Ambassador Paulo Tarso Flecha de Lima of Brazil and Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole of Nigeria.I Tuggar stressed that the SDM focuses on priority areas that are central to national development and global stability, including:Trade and Investment; Agriculture; Defence and Intelligence Cooperation; Culture and Health; Energy and Climate Change; and Foreign Relations
He noted that the SDM had already proven effective, with initiatives such as the Green Imperative Project gaining traction under the current administration.
Ambassador Tuggar warmly welcomed the Brazilian Vice President, His Excellency Geraldo Alckmin, describing him as 鈥渁 man whose place in history is already assured,鈥 and drew parallels with Nigeria鈥檚 Vice President, His Excellency Kashim Shettima, noting their shared experience as former governors and accomplished statesmen.
Highlighting the resilient and pragmatic nature of Nigeria-Brazil relations, Ambassador Tuggar stated:
鈥淔rom counter-trade arrangements to mutual assistance during periods of economic challenge, our two nations have consistently offered practical solutions that benefit both sides. Another boom period in the Atlantic world is in the offing 鈥 and Nigeria and Brazil bestride it.鈥
According to a statement by the This was contained in a Statement by theSpecial Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the Minister. Comrade Alkasim Abdulkadir, the meeting is expected to yield a joint communiqu茅 outlining new frameworks for bilateral engagement and reinforcing Nigeria and Brazil鈥檚 shared vision for sustainable development and South-South cooperation.