Tuggar Arrives In Kuwait For Historic Visit

Nigeria is aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties with Kuwait, with Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar visiting the Gulf nation for a historic working visit.

The visit, scheduled for February 5th to 8th, 2025, will be the first by a Nigerian Foreign Minister since diplomatic relations were established on January 31st, 1970 (55 years ago).

According to a statement issued Wednesday by the minister’s spokesman, Alkasim AbdulKadir, Tuggar will hold strategic discussions with his Kuwaiti counterpart, H.E. Ambassador Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, as well as sign key bilateral agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).

The visit will also include high-level meetings with His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwait is Prime Minister, as well as a courtesy call on His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Kuwait is Amir.

Tuggar and his Kuwaiti counterpart will formalise several agreements designed to deepen cooperation, including the Joint Commission for Cooperation, which will establish a framework for stronger bilateral ties. Consultations between two countries MoU: Strengthening diplomatic engagements between both Foreign Ministries; Diplomatic Training Cooperation MoU aimed at increasing capacity building and sharing diplomatic expertise.

The statement read: “In addition, discussions will take place to advance negotiations on economic, trade, investment, science and technology, and agricultural cooperation agreements.

“During the visit, Ambassador Tuggar will meet with Kuwait is Minister of Petroleum, Tariq Suleiman Al-Roumi, and the Director-General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), Waleed Al-Bahar.”

“The Minister will also attend a business lunch hosted by Kuwaiti authorities and attended by prominent business figures and investors.

“This visit is expected to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and investment ties between Nigeria and Kuwait, opening new avenues for cooperation across multiple sectors.”