The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa Gwabin has reaffirm Nigeria's commitment to military cooperation with the Russian Federation.
The CDS made the affirmation as he paid a visit to Mr Audrey Belousov the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, on Sat, 10 May 25, at the Russian Ministry of Defence Building, Moscow.
According to Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director Defence Information the visit was aimed at reiterating Nigeria's solidarity with the Federation on its 80th Victory Day Commemoration, in honour of Russian heroes who paid the ultimate price for the Federation during World War II.
He added that the visit also provides an opportunity for the CDS to outline the operational needs of the Armes Forces of Nigeria, which Russia could potentially support.
The Russian Defence Minister expressed appreciation for the visit and noted that, in line with the Military Technical cooperation, Russia was prepared to provide the necessary military assistance to the Armed Forces of Nigeria. He also stated that the outcomes of subsequent engagements, such as the meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
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