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NIGERIA, SAUDI ARABIA SIGN FIVE-YEAR DEFENCE, MILITARY COOPERATION AGREEMENT
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The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen defence and military cooperation between both nations. The five-year agreement was signed on behalf of Nigeria by the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Mohammed Bello Matawalle, while Dr. Khaleed H. Al-Biyari signed for the Government of Saudi Arabia. A statement by Special Assistant on media to the Minister of State, Defence, Ahmed Dan Wudil, detailed that the pact will cover strategic collaboration across security, military training, intelligence sharing, defence production, and joint operations for sustainable security development. “This agreement marks a significant step in boosting bilateral relations, cooperation and enhancing collaborative efforts in tackling emerging security challenges in the country,” the statement noted. The Defence Ministry welcomed the development, expressing confidence in its impact. “The current security challenges in some parts of the country will soon be over,” the Ministry said, underscoring the anticipated benefits from the deepened partnership with Saudi Arabia. The agreement is positioned to foster increased military ties and address shared security concerns through coordinated initiatives.