APA – Lagos (Nigeria)
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, meets with the German Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development, Mrs. Svenja Schulze, during her official visit to the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Monday, February 5, 2024 at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.
The primary objective of the visit was to fortify the bilateral relations between Germany and ECOWAS in the field of development cooperation.
According to the statement by the ECOWAS Commission, high-level discussions were held between President Touray and the German Minister Schulze, focusing on exploring avenues to bolster development collaboration in West Africa.
It added that emphasis was placed on enhancing ties and cooperation in various development initiatives across the region.
President Touray and Minister Schulze also engaged in deliberations regarding the ongoing development cooperation efforts in West Africa. They underscored the importance of reinforcing partnerships and the need for sustained commitment to advancing sustainable development in the region.
“The discussions centred on ways to further leverage mutual investments and interventions to address the developmental needs of West African nations.
“Furthermore, the visit included scheduled project visits to gain insights into ongoing development initiatives within the West African region. This visit provided an opportunity for both parties to witness first-hand the impact of collaborative development projects and initiatives, highlighting the tangible outcomes of their cooperation,” the statement said.
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