Nigeria and Bahrain have engaged in bilateral discussions on diplomatic and direct foreign investment.
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar revealed the diplomatic relations at Manama, the Kingdom of Bahrain.
A statement by his media aide, Alkasim Abdulkadir, said the ministers signed a communiqué officially announcing the establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries.
It explained that the meeting focused on strengthening diplomatic relations, facilitating foreign direct investment from Bahrain, enhancing trade and investment opportunities, and fostering cooperation in the oil and gas sectors.
The statement which further explained that the emphasis is on onshore projects and the development of the eighth train LNG, stated that the ministers also deliberated on the training of Nigerian diplomats and collaboration within multilateral fora.