DEFENCE MINISTER ATTENDS BAMEX 2025 IN MALI, PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO PRIME MINISTER MAIGA
By Echo ExpressÂ
The Minister of Defence, Hon Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, arrived Bamako, Mali on Thursday to attend the maiden International Defence and Security Exhibition (BAMEX 2025).
Upon his arrival at the Military Wing of Bamako International Airport, the Minister was warmly received by the Malian Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, General Sadio Camara, alongside senior Malian military officials.
A colourful parade by the Malian Armed Forces added grandeur to the welcome ceremony.
In the course of his visit, the Nigerian Defence Minister paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Mali, General Abdoulaye Maiga, at his office in Bamako.
He was accompanied by the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), the Director of Operations at Defence Headquarters, and officials of the Nigerian Embassy in Mali.
Also in attendance were the Malian Defence Minister and other senior military officers.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Maiga expressed deep appreciation for the Minister’s visit and for Nigeria’s participation in BAMEX 2025, describing it as a testament to the long-standing friendship and cooperation between both nations.
In his remarks, Hon Badaru conveyed the warm greetings and goodwill of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Government and people of Mali.
He commended the Malian authorities for the warm reception accorded to him and reaffirmed President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing defence collaboration, and working closely with Mali to address shared security challenges in the region.
BAMEX 2025 serves as a vital platform for African nations and international partners to engage in dialogue, showcase innovations in defence technology, and foster partnerships aimed at addressing contemporary security challenges across the continent.
