According to Akorda, the meeting took place during the international summit "Abu Dhabi Sustainable Development Week."
"The head of state emphasized that Kazakhstan places great importance on strengthening comprehensive cooperation with Nigeria – the most populous country in Africa and one of the continent's largest economies. Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed the willingness to make joint efforts to elevate bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level," the statement reads.
It is noted that in this context, the head of our state invited the President of Nigeria to visit Kazakhstan on an official trip.
The parties discussed the prospects for developing cooperation in trade and economic, transport and logistics, energy, and agricultural sectors.
The interlocutors also exchanged views on current issues on the international agenda, highlighting the importance of enhancing interaction within multilateral frameworks.
On January 14, 2025, during a working visit to the United Arab Emirates, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated in the "Abu Dhabi Sustainable Development Week" summit, which brought together leading global leaders and experts to discuss global challenges of sustainable development. The head of state arrived in the United Arab Emirates for a working visit on January 13, 2025. On the same day, he met with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the Qasr Al Shatie palace.