Nigeria to send 200 special forces to Türkiye for training
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Nigeria and Türkiye have agreed on the immediate deployment of 200 Nigerian Special Forces personnel for training in Türkiye. This agreement was announced by Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa retd., following discussions with his Turkish counterpart, Yasar Guler, at the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Türkiye. The training quota for 200 personnel will commence upon the Minister's return to Nigeria. Additionally, both nations have committed to joint defence equipment production and the transfer of military technology. Musa highlighted the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and Türkiye, noting Türkiye's significant advancements in military hardware production and its extensive experience in combating terrorism, similar to Nigeria's fight against insurgency. The collaboration aims to enhance Nigeria's defence capabilities through shared experiences, training, and industrial production, including the exchange of officers and soldiers. The Antalya Diplomacy Forum, themed “Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties,” brought together world leaders, ministers, and diplomats from approximately 150 countries to discuss global defence, security, political, economic, environmental, and technological dynamics.
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