Nigeria, Isreal Resolve to Strengthen Collaborations in Counter-terrorism, intelligence,
By Raphael Ekpang
Abuja (Core Reporters) The Fedral Republic of Nigeria and the state of Isreal have resolved to deepen collaborations in the area of counter-terrorism, intelligence and sharing of information, especially in the area of financing and security training. This is haven agreed that the issue of security and terrorism was a global concern that requires the support and cooperation of every country.
This was contained in a joint communique issued on Monday, August 11, 2025, by the two countries after the conclusion of a political dialogue in Abuja, Nigeria.
The meeting which featured the Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Her Excellency, Sharren Miriam Haskel-Harpaz, held in a cordial atmosphere, was a testament to the enduring and strategic partnership between Nigeria and Israel.
However, the Technical Session of the Political Dialogue was co-chaired by Ambassador Janet Olisa, Director (Regions), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, and Ambassador Sharon Bar-Li, Deputy Director General, Head of Africa Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel. During the meeting, critical multilateral issues on security, counter-terrorism, as well as important bilateral political and economic matters, were discussed. The two countries endorsed the valuable ideas and initiatives exchanged during the deliberations.
They emphasized the need for stronger collaboration at the multilateral level, especially in solidarity on critical issues for each of the parties.
Other areas of interest covered during the meeting included the mutual desire to cooperate in the areas of technology, innovation for border management, capacity building, culture, tourism, agriculture, consular and immigration matters.
Both countries agreed that there should be an exchange of study tours between the countries.
Core Reporters report that the two countries further agreed to a more robust bilateral relationship and to ensure constant dialogue in the future.
