Kazakhstan and Nigeria Discuss Expansion of Bilateral Cooperation
Kazakhstan and Nigeria held a business conference in Abuja, aimed at strengthening trade and economic ties and exploring strategic partnerships across sectors such as agriculture, digitalization, and natural resource utilization.
The Kazakh delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Kuantyrov, engaged with Nigerian officials, including Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari and representatives from major banks and businesses, Kazakh Invest reported on Feb. 23.
The conference focused on key areas of partnership, including the simplification of visa procedures for citizens and diplomats and the potential establishment of direct flights between Kazakhstan and Nigeria to enhance economic and trade relations.
Special emphasis was placed on digitalization and innovation. Both countries are exploring opportunities for collaboration in the IT sector, the construction of data centers, and the development of fintech solutions. Discussions also covered the application of digital technologies and artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency of financial transactions, strengthen human capital, and streamline business processes. Cooperation in subsoil use and the export of goods to Nigeria and the broader African market was also considered.
Another significant focus was the expansion of cooperation in the agro-industrial sector. The potential for exporting Kazakh agricultural products, such as grains and oilseeds, and the introduction of advanced agricultural technologies were key topics of discussion.
Both delegations expressed strong confidence in the need to deepen bilateral cooperation and highlighted the substantial potential for developing trade and economic ties.
Nigeria, the largest economy and most populous nation in Africa, with a population exceeding 220 million, offers rich natural resources, a rapidly growing market, and strategic potential for international collaboration across various sectors.
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