On 29 June 2022, H.E. Mr. Ovikuroma Orogun Djebah, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Kingdom of Thailand, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Thani Thongphakdi, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs.

The two dignitaries expressed their satisfaction with the progress of the bilateral relations. On the occasion of 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2022, both sides agreed to further enhance cooperation in various fields such as trade and investment, energy and renewable energy, gemstones, mining and agriculture.

Thailand and Nigeria established diplomatic relations in 1962. Both countries have maintained cordial relations and exchanged supports in international fora. Nigeria is Thailand’s 4th trading partner in Africa and one of the major exporters of crude oil, natural gas and gemstone to Thailand.