The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has held a high-level meeting with the Swiss Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ignazio Cassis, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation on peacebuilding, security, and regional stability.
The engagement, described as productive and forward-looking, highlighted the growing depth of relations between Nigeria and Switzerland, particularly in addressing evolving security challenges within Nigeria and across the region. Both officials explored ways to consolidate existing partnerships while identifying new areas of collaboration, with a strong emphasis on conflict prevention, crisis response, and sustainable peacebuilding.
Switzerland’s longstanding expertise in peace mediation and Nigeria’s strategic role in regional security featured prominently in the discussions, as both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhanced cooperation in tackling armed conflict and instability.
In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Cassis underscored the importance of the meeting, noting that both countries agreed to deepen collaboration in preventing and resolving armed conflict in Nigeria.
The meeting is seen as a reflection of Nigeria’s proactive diplomatic engagement on security matters and signals renewed momentum in bilateral efforts to strengthen national security frameworks and promote lasting peace and stability in the region.
