Press release on the exchange of congratulatory messages between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Nigeria Yusuf Maitama Tuggar marking the 65th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations
25 November 2025 11:00
1963-25-11-2025
On November 25, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Yusuf Maitama Tuggar exchanged congratulatory messages to mark the 65th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In his message, Sergey Lavrov praised the high level of the traditionally friendly ties between Russia and Nigeria that are based on mutual respect, similar approaches to the topical issues of the international and regional agenda. The minister expressed readiness to intensify bilateral cooperation in politics, trade, the economy, humanitarian and other spheres.
Yusuf Maitama Tuggar reaffirmed Nigeria's intention to expand the mutually beneficial and multidimensional cooperation with Russia.
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