The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has emphasised the need for international cooperation in addressing contemporary security challenges among the comity of nations.
The minister stated this at the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025, that took place in Berlin, Germany between Monday and Tuesday.
A statement signed by Patience Ituke for
the Director of Information and Public Relations in the ministry highlighted the significance of the event themed “Future of Peacekeeping.”
The meeting brought together leaders and key stakeholders from around the globe to discuss the evolving landscape of peacekeeping operations and collaborative efforts to promote global security.
Other prominent attendees were Antonio Guterres, the United Nations Secretary General; Boris Pistorius, Minister of Defence of the Federal Republic of Germany; and Dr. Johann Wadephul, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany.
The high-profile participation underscored “the importance of international cooperation in addressing contemporary security challenges,” the statement stated.
The minister was welcomed by Gunther Krichbaum, State Minister for Europe at the Federal Foreign Office, and Dr. Nils Schmid, Parliamentary State Minister of Defence.
“These meetings set the stage for fruitful discussions on Nigeria’s role in global peacekeeping efforts and the strengthening of bilateral relations with Germany,” the ministry noted.
Furthermore, the Badaru engaged in “high-level bilateral side meeting with Mr. Niels Annen, the German State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development.
“They explored various topics, including the vast economic potentials for Nigeria and opportunities for collaboration within the military-industrial complex.
“In another bilateral side meeting with Dr Morissanda KOUYATE, the Guinean Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister Badaru, discussed security issues, regional stability and importance of value addition to natural resources to boost national development,” it stated.
