Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Yusuf Maitama Tuggar
27 September 2025 00:53
1602-27-09-2025
On September 26, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Yusuf Maitama Tuggar on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
The discussion focused on pressing matters concerning the continued progressive development of traditionally friendly Russian-Nigerian relations including the maintenance of an active political dialogue and the expansion of cooperation in trade, economic, investment, cultural, and other areas.
Particular emphasis was placed on Russia and Nigeria's cooperation within the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, as well as preparations for participation in the organisation's 27th Ministerial Meeting on October 23, 2025, in Doha.
On September 26, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Yusuf Maitama Tuggar on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
The discussion focused on pressing matters concerning the continued progressive development of traditionally friendly Russian-Nigerian relations including the maintenance of an active political dialogue and the expansion of cooperation in trade, economic, investment, cultural, and other areas.
Particular emphasis was placed on Russia and Nigeria's cooperation within the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, as well as preparations for participation in the organisation's 27th Ministerial Meeting on October 23, 2025, in Doha.
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