Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen defence and military cooperation between both nations.
According to a statement by Ahmed Dan Wudil, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of State for Defence, the five-year agreement will cover strategic collaboration across security, military training, intelligence sharing, defence production, and joint operations aimed at sustainable security development.
The pact was signed on behalf of Nigeria by the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Mohammed Bello Matawalle, while Dr. Khaleed H. Al-Biyari signed for the Government of Saudi Arabia.
The statement noted that the agreement marks a significant step in boosting bilateral relations and enhancing joint efforts to tackle emerging security threats confronting Nigeria. The Defence Ministry welcomed the development, expressing optimism that current security challenges in parts of the country will soon be overcome.
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