Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tobias Billström, alongside other Nordic foreign ministers, is set to visit Nigeria and Ghana as part of Sweden’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers (N5). This informal cooperation format focuses on foreign and security policy among the Nordic countries.
During the visit, the ministers will engage in discussions on global security, multilateral cooperation, and ways to boost trade and investment between the Nordic countries and West Africa. Minister Billström emphasized the significance of the trip, noting the historical and cultural ties between the Nordic nations and their shared commitment to foreign and security policy.
“Nigeria and Ghana are stable democracies, important trading partners, key players in African security, and strong advocates for a rules-based world order. This visit is a valuable opportunity to enhance cooperation between our countries, in both bilateral and multilateral contexts,” Mr. Billström stated.
The discussions will also cover regional security, the reform of multilateral institutions, climate change, and the green transition. On August 15, Mr. Billström and the Swedish delegation will travel to Lagos to explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation with Nigeria, particularly in trade, innovation, and digitalization.
