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| Nigeria strengthens military cooperation with Israel |
| 2025-04-25 |
| [VANGUARDNGR] The Ministry of Defence has reaffirmed the Nigerian government's commitment to enhancing military cooperation with the State of Israel. The Permanent Secretary, Amb. Gabriel Aduda, gave the commitment during a courtesy visit by the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, at the Ministry's Headquarters in Abuja. Aduda, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, said the two countries had discussed strategies towards bolstering defence cooperation, strengthening mutual security frameworks, and exploring opportunities for enhanced military training and capacity building within the Nigerian Armed Forces. He highlighted the critical need to deepen defence ties in the light of evolving global security challenges. The Permanent Secretary emphasised the importance of strategic areas such as joint operations, knowledge exchange, and the modernisation of defence cooperation. |
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