Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the ongoing visit of Colombia’s Vice President, Francia Márquez, as a milestone that ushers in a new phase of cooperation between both nations.
Márquez arrived in Abuja on Saturday, the 30th of August, 2025, for a three-day working visit. She was joined by her husband, Mr. Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoró, along with ministers, senior officials, and business representatives.
During their stay, the Colombian team will hold talks with Nigerian counterparts on ways to expand ties in different sectors, with a focus on strengthening diplomatic and economic relations.
At a state dinner on Sunday, the 31st of August, 2025, at the Presidential Villa, hosted in her honour, Shettima highlighted the significance of the visit, noting that it reflects a shared commitment by Nigeria and Colombia to build stronger political partnerships and pursue ambitious economic initiatives.
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He explained that the engagement is expected to broaden strategic collaboration, particularly in governance, trade, agriculture, energy, education, and security.
In his words, “The visit is proof that Nigeria and Colombia are about to enter an era of fraternal union that would create deeper political cooperation, bolder economic ventures, and richer people-to-people exchanges.”