Nigeria strengthens global ties, becomes BRICS partner – Tuggar
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maitama Yusuf Tuggar, has announced that Nigeria has been recognized as a partner by the BRICS economic bloc.
Ambassador Tuggar highlighted that this acceptance reflects Nigeria’s dedication to promoting international collaboration.
According to reports, Nigeria was among 13 countries that sought BRICS membership during the bloc’s last meeting in October in Brazil.
According to a statement released on Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria plans to utilize its partnership with BRICS to pursue mutual goals in trade and investment.
It read: “The Federal Government of Nigeria has accepted the invitation to join BRICS as a partner country. The formal acceptance to participate as a partner country underscores Nigeria’s commitment to fostering international collaboration, leveraging economic opportunities, and advancing strategic partnerships that align with Nigeria’s development objectives. BRICS, as a collective of major emerging economies, presents a unique platform for Nigeria to enhance trade, investment, and socio-economic cooperation with member countries.
“Nigeria is poised to leverage this platform to advance shared goals in trade and investment, energy security, infrastructure development, technology, and climate change. This partnership also aligns with our national aspirations for inclusive growth, regional integration, and active participation in shaping a fair and equitable global economic order in line with our ethos of strategic autonomy.
“Nigeria looks forward to engaging constructively with BRICS members to drive innovation, foster people-to-people exchanges in line with our national interests and strategic priorities.”
