Nigeria and Venezuela have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic and diplomatic cooperation as they both reached agreement to launch a direct Abuja-Caracas flights to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties.
The two oil producing nations, both members of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), pledged to expand collaboration beyond the energy sector as part of efforts to further solidify their historic partnership.
The Venezuelan Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Alberto Castellar Padilla, underscored the strong historical and economic ties between both countries during a visit to Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Monday in Abuja.
Ambassador Padilla commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the notable progress in Nigeria’s aviation sector and called for enhanced cooperation to elevate bilateral relations beyond politics and culture.
A key highlight of the discussions was the announcement of plans by the Venezuelan government to establish direct flights between Caracas and Abuja, aimed at boosting business, tourism, and cultural exchange.
