By Abigail Philip David
Nigeria and Belgium are set to deepen economic cooperation, particularly in agriculture and food security, as both nations explore new opportunities for collaboration.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this known during a meeting with the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt, in Abuja.
According to a statement released by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga, Edun highlighted Nigeria’s improving economic indicators, including declining inflation, price stability, and increased savings in the federation account.
He also emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting farmers through sustainable policies aimed at boosting agricultural productivity.
Reiterating President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to macroeconomic reforms, Edun expressed optimism about the positive impact of Nigeria’s economic policies.
Ambassador Leenknegt reaffirmed Belgium’s interest in strengthening economic ties with Nigeria, emphasizing the mutual benefits of increased collaboration.
“This meeting marks an important step in deepening economic relations between our two countries. We will continue to explore opportunities for cooperation,” Leenknegt stated.
