The renew ties are aimed at strengthening economic ties and exploring new areas of cooperation, particularly in trade, mining, agriculture, and food security.
Olisa while stating the importance of trade, said “the economy is what makes and breaks a country. With a robust economy, a country will definitely know how to leverage on other aspects of life.”
Olisa also commended Australia’s efforts in prioritising agriculture and harnessing renewable energy, particularly solar power. “We would like to learn from what you’ve done, would like to see what’s the best practice,” she said.
She revealed that: @The consultation provides a platform for senior officials from both countries to discuss areas of collaboration, leverage on past successes, and introduce new initiatives.”
Innes-Brown conveyed Australia’s sympathies and condolences for the recent floods in Nigeria, acknowledging the difficulties posed by climate change. He highlighted climate-resistant agriculture and responding to the impacts of climate change as key areas of cooperation.
“Australia and Nigeria may be geographically distant, but we share similar features and common interests.”
“We’re both federal countries with diverse communities, and we play key leadership roles in our respective regions.”
Innes-Brown expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and the breadth of the Nigerian delegation, looking forward to productive discussions
Source: Arise