Nigeria, Belgium to strengthen food security ties- Edun

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, said on Tuesday that Nigeria and Belgium would strengthen economic ties to enhance food security.’

By Nana Musa

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, said on Tuesday that Nigeria and Belgium would strengthen economic ties to enhance food security.’

Mr Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, disclosed this in a statement he signed and released in Abuja.

According to the ministry’s Director of Information, the minister and the Belgian Ambassador, Mr Pieter Leenknegt, held a meeting to explore ways to facilitate cooperation in agriculture and food security.

“At the meeting, Edun highlighted Nigeria’s improving economy, declining inflation, price stability, and increased savings in the federation account.

“Also, the government’s ever-increasing support for farmers through sustainable policies in order to boost agricultural productivity,” he said.

Edun further reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to key macroeconomic reforms.

Manga stated that Leenknegt had earlier expressed Belgium’s interest in deepening economic relations with Nigeria for mutual benefit.

“This meeting marks a significant step towards strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and Belgium.

“The two countries would continue to explore opportunities for cooperation,” Manga quoted Leenknegt as saying. (NAN)