Federal Government has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the Republic of Argentina, particularly in the areas of information sharing, cultural cooperation, and media collaboration.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this when he received the Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to Nigeria, His Excellency, Nicholas Perrazo Nao, who paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.
“On behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, I want to assure Your Excellency that we value this visit and see it as another step towards strengthening the friendship and partnership between Nigeria and Argentina. Our Ministry remains committed to fostering collaboration that promotes mutual understanding, especially in the area of public communication, cultural diplomacy, and people-to-people exchange,” the Minister said.
He congratulated Ambassador Perrazo on his continued service in Nigeria, acknowledging his earlier role as Deputy Head of Mission and expressing confidence that his leadership would help advance cooperation in media development, information exchange, and public enlightenment.
In his remarks, Ambassador Perrazo emphasised that information serves as a vital bridge connecting people and nations, noting that the exchange of accurate and positive narratives can further strengthen ties between Nigeria and Argentina.
The Argentine envoy also observed that the visit coincided with a friendly football match between the under-20 teams of both nations, describing the coincidence as symbolic of the strong cultural and sporting ties they share.
Both parties expressed optimism about exploring new opportunities for collaboration between Nigerian and Argentine media institutions, as well as expanding cultural exchange initiatives that promote shared values and understanding.
The meeting ended with mutual assurances of continued partnership and a shared commitment to sustaining dialogue that advances the interests of both countries.
RN