Six decades of friendship and growing cooperation set the stage for a brighter future.
Malaysia’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Aiyub Omar, renewed Malaysia’s commitment to deepening ties in palm oil trade, education, security, and South-South cooperation at a reception marking Malaysia’s 68th National Day and 60 years of diplomatic relations. Omar hailed Nigeria as a trusted partner, emphasizing decades of shared values and progress. More than 3,400 Nigerians study in Malaysia, strengthening educational bonds under the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP). Both nations now aim to expand cooperation into renewable energy, cybersecurity, defense technology, and the digital economy, with plans to revive their joint commission for fresh agreements.
This partnership is a model of South-South collaboration, combining Malaysia’s technological expertise and Nigeria’s market potential. Malaysia is one of Nigeria’s top trading partners in Africa, with bilateral trade nearing $1 billion in 2023, heavily driven by palm oil, which accounts for nearly half of Malaysia’s exports to Nigeria. The cooperation boosts human capital with thousands trained under MTCP, advancing skills in trade, economy, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. Expanding into cutting-edge sectors like cybersecurity and renewable energy promises new avenues for growth, innovation, and sustainable development.
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