Abu Dhabi, 1 September 2023 – H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, congratulated Yusuf Tuggar on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The two ministers spoke on the phone and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed wished Tuggar success in his new role. He also highlighted the distinguished relations between the UAE and Nigeria.
Tuggar expressed his appreciation for the congratulations and said that he looks forward to working with the UAE to strengthen the bilateral relationship.
The UAE and Nigeria have a long history of cooperation in a number of areas, including trade, investment, and security. The two countries are also members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Non-Aligned Movement.
