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The Muhammadu Buhari government is looking to collaborate with Russia in the battle against the Boko Haram group, which has pledged allegiance to Islamic State, IS.
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Dan-Ali, said he met with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu on the sidelines of the Army-2017 international forum held in Moscow to discuss the issue.
“We discussed counterterrorism cooperation with Shoigu and I highlighted the role Russia has been playing across the globe", he said on Thursday.
“We know that insurgency is a global problem, and Russia has been assisting Afghanistan, Syria and Turkey in this regard.
“We are also looking for assistance from Russia in our sub-region since we have similar problem of insurgency.
“Russia is playing a very important role in the Middle East, especially, in fighting ISIL.
“All around the globe Russia has been doing very well fighting terrorism.”
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Dan-Ali, said he met with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu on the sidelines of the Army-2017 international forum held in Moscow to discuss the issue.
“We discussed counterterrorism cooperation with Shoigu and I highlighted the role Russia has been playing across the globe", he said on Thursday.
“We know that insurgency is a global problem, and Russia has been assisting Afghanistan, Syria and Turkey in this regard.
“We are also looking for assistance from Russia in our sub-region since we have similar problem of insurgency.
“Russia is playing a very important role in the Middle East, especially, in fighting ISIL.
“All around the globe Russia has been doing very well fighting terrorism.”
