Nigeria and Germany are advocating for stronger multilateral cooperation to promote peace and security globally and uphold respect for international law.

Annett Gunther, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Nigeria and ECOWAS, said this at the German Unity Day celebration in Abuja on Friday.

Ms Gunther said that it was a way to underscore cultural heritage as a bridge between continents.

According to her, the aim is to underline the importance of valuing cultural traditions and history in shaping a people’s sense of identity and unity.

She said that both countries had witnessed 65 years of diplomatic relations, which had strengthened their partnerships.

The envoy stated that this year’s celebration underscored the growing relations between the two countries.

She stated that a meeting of the German-Nigerian Binational Commission, under the leadership of the foreign ministers of both countries, was scheduled to take place in Berlin during the first week of November.

“We will discuss ways to further expand this partnership, particularly in the areas of energy and climate cooperation, investment and mineral resources, cultural exchange, and migration.

“Germany and Nigeria, as strong economies and the most populous countries in their respective continents, want to join forces and come closer together and adjust their partnership to new opportunities.

“Nigeria is a strong partner in preserving the international rules-based order, based on international law and the UN Charter, and a strategic partner for Germany in Africa,” she said.

She expressed Germany’s commitment to continue its strong cooperation programme with Nigeria.

“We will continue our engagement and deepen the cooperation in the security sector.

“We also endeavour to strengthen our economic and trade relations further, work on climate issues, energy transition, renewable and future sources of energy such as hydrogen,’’ she said.

Foreign affairs minister Yusuf Tuggar commemorated the unification of Germany and its enduring friendship and strategic partnership with Nigeria. He said that Germany stood as a beacon of innovation, resilience, and global cooperation, which Nigeria is proud to count among its most valued partners.

He said that the bilateral relations between the two countries had witnessed remarkable growth, particularly in the area of trade.

(NAN)