Nigeria and the Czech Republic are set to strengthen cooperation in defence, security, trade and investment following high-level talks on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York….
Nigeria and the Czech Republic are set to strengthen cooperation in defence, security, trade and investment following high-level talks on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, held bilateral discussions with Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Petr Macinka, on September 23, 2026.
The talks focused on strengthening political dialogue and expanding economic cooperation between both countries.
Nigeria highlighted investment opportunities in industry, infrastructure, technology and innovation, while Odumegwu-Ojukwu “encouraged increased participation by Czech businesses in Nigeria’s economic space”.
Both sides identified trade and investment as key drivers of stronger bilateral economic relations.
On defence and security, the ministers welcomed growing cooperation and explored ways to expand collaboration in support of Nigeria’s counter-terrorism and national security objectives.
Nigeria, however, stressed that defence cooperation should include more than the supply of equipment.
The Nigerian side called for “technology transfer, local capacity building, maintenance capabilities and joint ventures” to ensure that defence partnerships also contribute to sustainable industrial development.
Visa and mobility issues were also discussed, with Nigeria emphasising the need for “predictable and transparent visa processes” for Nigerian students, researchers, businesspeople and professionals travelling to the Czech Republic.
The two ministers also exchanged views on UN reform, Security Council reform, international peace and security, climate action, sustainable development and digital governance.
They stressed the need to enhance “the representation of developing countries in global governance architecture”.
Both countries expressed confidence in the future of their relations and reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation in pursuit of “common aspirations and shared prosperity”.
