Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has described Czech Republic’s continued engagement with Nigeria as a clear demonstration of friendship and a shared commitment to addressing common security challenges in Nigeria, West Africa and the wider world.
In a statement by his Personal Assistant on media and publicity, Malam Mati Ali says the Minister stated this when he received a high-level Czech delegation led by the Junior Deputy Minister of Defence, Radka Konderlova in company of the Czech Ambassador to Nigeria, Zdenek Krejci and other senior Czech officials at his office in Abuja.
Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar recalled that bilateral discussions initiated in January 2023 through Nigeria’s ministry of foreign affairs are now maturing into concrete collaborations that would deliver tangible benefits to both countries.
He expressed optimism that the current visit would accelerate progress towards a comprehensive bilateral defence co-operation agreement.
“This partnership goes beyond visits; it is about building lasting frameworks that will strengthen our armes forces, promote regional stability, and deepen the friendship between our two countries”
In her remarks, czech deputy minister of defence, Radka Konderlova re-affirmed Nigeria’s standing as Czech Republic’s most important defence partner in Africa.
She noted that the foundations for strong bilateral co-operation have already been laid, and confirmed that Nigeria is among the select countries with which the Czech Republic is pursuing a formal defence co-operation agreement, underscoring the seriousness of the partnership.
Both sides agreed to maintain regular high-level exchanges and to fast-track working-level negotiations on areas of mutual interest, including training, capacity-building, logistics and equipment interoperability.
PR/Usman Sani.
