Kazakhstan and Nigeria Forge Stronger Economic and Political Ties
Kazakh Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alibek Kuantyrov recently met with a Nigerian business delegation led by Adeni Adesodji, representative of the Kingdom of Ife and Executive Secretary of the Kazakhstan-Nigeria Business Council. The meeting, which took place on Feb. 6, focused on expanding trade, investment, and economic ties between the two countries.
Discussions during the meeting covered various key economic sectors such as mining, agriculture, transport, logistics, IT, and energy cooperation. Both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening political dialogue between Kazakhstan and Nigeria, with a particular highlight on the recent meeting between Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in January.
Kuantyrov highlighted Nigeria’s role as a key partner in broadening Kazakhstan’s engagement with African nations. He expressed readiness to expand trade ties, jointly develop infrastructure and investment projects, and deepen political dialogue to create new opportunities for business and growth in both countries.
Adesodji reaffirmed Nigeria’s interest in strengthening bilateral cooperation and emphasized Kazakhstan’s significance as a strategic partner in Central Asia. He expressed confidence that expanding economic and investment ties would create new opportunities for business, job creation, and technological exchange.
The discussion also touched upon the development of transport infrastructure and logistics, including Kazakhstan’s involvement in international transport corridors to facilitate trade between Asia and Africa. Plans for an upcoming Kazakh delegation visit to Nigeria in February 2025 were reviewed, which will include meetings with Nigerian government officials and business leaders to discuss specific cooperation projects in priority sectors.
Both parties agreed to maintain dialogue and enhance cooperation at all levels, including through specialized consultations and business forums. The Kingdom of Ife, located in modern Nigeria, is known for its rich history and cultural heritage as one of Africa’s oldest kingdoms, serving as the ancestral home of the Yoruba people and a significant center of African civilization.
