The federal government has called on Iran to strengthen its
military cooperation with Nigeria.
Bashir Magashi, the minister of defence, made the call on
Wednesday when he hosted the Iranian ambassador to Nigeria.
During the meeting, the minister said a more robust
collaboration would be of benefit to both countries.
Mohammad Abdulkadir, special assistant to the minister,
quoted him as saying there has never been a better time for Nigeria’s genuine
allies to turn up as the country fights multiple threats to its territorial integrity.
Expressing gratitude for the proposals for improved military
ties between Nigeria and Iran, the minister was quoted as saying a “friend in
need is a friend indeed”.
Magashi asked the ambassador to come up with implementable
templates for considerations towards robust engagements between the armed
forces of the two countries.
On his part, Mohammed Alibak, the Iranian ambassador,
thanked the minister for providing strategic direction that would help to
finetune a strategy and synergy for the new partnership with Nigeria.
Albak promised to key into the new plans, including
visitation to Iran by the Nigerian delegation to assess fighting equipment Iran
is offering to Nigeria.
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