By Ameh Gabriel
ABUJA – Nigeria and Israel have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership, pledging to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas including security, counter-terrorism, trade, technology, and cultural exchange.
This commitment was made during a high-level Political Dialogue held on Monday, August 11, 2025, in Abuja between Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Israel’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Sharren Miriam Haskel-Harpaz.
The Technical Session of the Dialogue was co-chaired by Ambassador Janet Olisa, Director (Regions) at Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ambassador Sharon Bar-Li, Deputy Director General and Head of Africa Division at Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Discussions covered a wide range of multilateral and bilateral issues, with both nations endorsing proposals for closer collaboration.
Security and counter-terrorism dominated the talks, with both sides acknowledging that global security threats demand collective action. They agreed to deepen cooperation in intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism financing, and specialized security training.
The meeting also explored opportunities for joint initiatives in technology, border management innovation, capacity building, agriculture, tourism, culture, and consular services. Both countries expressed interest in facilitating exchange visits and study tours to strengthen institutional and people-to-people ties.
At the conclusion of the talks, Nigeria and Israel committed to maintaining constant dialogue and building a more robust bilateral relationship for mutual prosperity and regional stability.
Issued in Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria – August 11, 2025
