Nigeria and Cyprus are seeking to strengthen bilateral relations following the presentation of Letters of Credence by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Israel, with concurrent accreditation to Cyprus, Ambassador Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu, to Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides....
Nigeria and Cyprus are seeking to strengthen bilateral relations following the presentation of Letters of Credence by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Israel, with concurrent accreditation to Cyprus, Ambassador Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu, to Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides.
The ceremony, held at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, formally marked the commencement of her diplomatic assignment in Cyprus.
Ambassador Ufochukwu conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s greetings to the Cypriot leader and pledged her commitment to deepening relations between both countries.
President Christodoulides welcomed the Nigerian envoy, describing the relationship between the two nations as one founded on friendship, shared historical experiences and common principles.
He also expressed Cyprus’s readiness to expand cooperation with Nigeria in trade, investment, education and political dialogue.
The renewed engagement is expected to open up opportunities for stronger economic partnerships and closer relations between the governments and peoples of both countries.