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Russia & Nigeria Discuss Military-Technical Cooperation

Russia & Nigeria Discuss Military-Technical Cooperation

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In 2021, Nigeria and Russia signed an agreement for the Russian Armed Forces to train and supply the army of the African country. 06.03.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Russian Deputy Minister of Defense Yunus-bek Yevkurov held talks with Chief of Defense Staff of the Nigerian Army Christopher Musa during a visit to the country and discussed expanding defense cooperation, the Russian Embassy said. The embassy also added that the parties expressed satisfaction with the development of bilateral military-technical cooperation and discussed steps to expand partnership in the area.

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