Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held a meeting with a Nigerian business delegation headed by the representative of the Kingdom of Ife and Executive Secretary of the Kazakhstan-Nigeria Business Council, Adeni Adesoji, El.kz cites MFA.
During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities to expand trade, economic, and investment relations, as well as prospects for cooperation in the mining industry, agriculture, transport, logistics, IT, and energy sectors. Special attention was given to the need to strengthen the political dialogue between Kazakhstan and Nigeria. In this context, the recent meeting between President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu held in January 2025 on the sidelines of the “Sustainability Week” summit in Abu Dhabi was highlighted.
Deputy Minister Kuantyrov emphasized the high potential for expanding cooperation between the two countries, noting that Nigeria could serve as a key gateway for Kazakhstan’s broader engagement with African nations.
“Kazakhstan and Nigeria have significant potential for mutually beneficial cooperation in key economic sectors. We are ready to expand trade ties, jointly develop infrastructure and investment projects, and deepen political dialogue. I am confident that our efforts in this direction will strengthen our partnership and create new opportunities for business and economic growth in both countries,” stated the Deputy Minister.
In response, Adeni Adesoji expressed Nigeria’s keen interest in strengthening bilateral cooperation and emphasized that Kazakhstan is an important partner for Nigeria in Central Asia. He expressed confidence that expanding economic and investment ties between the two nations would open new opportunities for businesses, job creation, and technological exchange.
Additionally, discussions focused on the development of transport infrastructure and logistics, particularly Kazakhstan’s participation in international transport corridors, which could facilitate trade flows between Asia and Africa.
The parties also discussed the upcoming visit of a Kazakh delegation to Nigeria, scheduled for February 2025. The visit will include meetings with government officials and business representatives, as well as discussions on specific cooperation projects in priority sectors. The Kazakh side expressed confidence that the visit would mark an important step in strengthening bilateral ties.
At the conclusion of the talks, both sides agreed to continue dialogue and enhance collaboration at all levels, including through sectoral consultations and business forums.