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Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. James Anderson's Bilateral Engagement With Nigerian Permanent Secretary of Defense Mr. Sabi'u Zakari

Sept. 9, 2020

Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. James Anderson spoke with the Nigerian Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense Mr. Sabi’u Zakari today by telephone. The two leaders discussed the long-standing U.S.-Nigerian partnership and ways to advance our shared interests, including in the counterterrorism and maritime security areas.  
 
Dr. Anderson also underscored the United States’ enduring commitment to the partnership based on our common values, such as democracy, human rights, and transparency.