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Turkish Embassy in Abuja marks 66th anniversary of Lagos consulate becoming embassy
The Turkish Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, held a press briefing to mark 66 years since Ankara decided to upgrade its Consulate General in Lagos to embassy status, a step that marked the beginning of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The Turkish Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, marked the 66th anniversary of Türkiye’s decision to upgrade its Consulate General in Lagos to embassy status, a step that marked a turning point in diplomatic relations between the two countries.
On the occasion, the embassy held a press briefing at its headquarters, reaffirming its continued efforts to strengthen the enduring friendship and cooperation between Türkiye and Nigeria.
The 1960 decision
The embassy shared an image of the Turkish Cabinet decision published in the Official Gazette in 1960, which provided for upgrading the Consulate General in Lagos to an embassy. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, is among Türkiye’s leading partners on the continent.
Photos: Turkish Embassy in Abuja
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