In order to promote deeper bilateral and defence cooperation between the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Arab Republic of Egypt in accordance with prevailing laws and regulations of each nation the representatives of the two countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to escalate the process.
A statement from the Ministry's spokesman, Henshaw Ogubike said the MoU was signed at the Ministry of Defence Ship House Abuja, following a brief visit by the delegation to the Ministry.
The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar kana signed the MoU on behalf of Nigeria while the Assistant Minister of Defence of Egypt, Major General Walid Hamouda signed for Egypt.
Dr. Kana expressed optimism that the long history of robust relationship between Nigeria and Egypt would create lasting cooperation between both countries, stressing that Nigeria has benefited a lot from Egypt in areas of intelligence sharing and training.
Earlier the leader of the delegation, the Assistant Minister of Defence of Egypt, Major General Walid Hamouda, expressed appreciation for the opportunity, assuring Nigeria of his country's total commitment to abide by the articles contained in the signed document. He also appreciated the existing cordial relationship between Egypt and Nigeria.
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