The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Belgian counterpart has strengthened bilateral relations and explored economic opportunities for the enhancement of Agriculture and Food Security in the country.
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, and the Belgian Ambassador, H.E Pieter Leenknegt held the diplomatic talks in the Minister’s office in Abuja.
The meeting focused on enhancing economic cooperation, with particular emphasis on agriculture and food security.
The Minister, in a statement on Monday by the Director, Information and Public Relations of the Ministry, Mohammed Manga, highlighted Nigeria’s improving economic outlook, noting declining inflation, stabilizing prices, and increased savings in the federation account.
Mr. Edun also reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to key macroeconomic reforms, acknowledging however, the initial impact on the cost of living.
He assured that the measures are already yielding positive results.
The Minister emphasized the government’s focus on supporting farmers through favourable policies to boost agricultural productivity.
Speaking earlier, Ambassador Leenknegt expressed Belgium’s interest in deepening economic relations, with both parties pledging continued collaboration for mutual benefit.
