By Progress Godfrey
ABUJA – The Federal Government has sought deeper trade and investment ties with Denmark as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation and attract more private sector participation into key sectors of the economy.
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, made the call in Abuja while receiving the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to Nigeria, Mr Jens Ole Bach Hansen, saying Nigeria wants to expand its longstanding partnership with Denmark in areas of shared economic interest.
According to a statement by the ministry on Wednesday, Bagudu said both countries could strengthen cooperation in agriculture, livestock development, the digital economy, the blue economy and the judicial sector, while also working together to promote trade, peace and security, knowledge sharing and efforts to address irregular migration.
“We are quite honoured by this engagement, and the short answer is yes, we want more. We are happy to have more open discussions and to expand our relationship,” the minister said.
