{"id":9020,"date":"2025-05-24T07:04:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T07:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=9020"},"modified":"2025-05-24T07:06:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T07:06:14","slug":"nigeria-strengthens-ties-with-slovakia-on-military-training-technology-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=9020","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria Strengthens Ties With Slovakia On Military Training, Technology Transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leadership.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG-20240226-WA0028.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Christopher Musa has strengthened bilateral military collaboration with Slovakia on training, technology transfer and defence production capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">General Musa yesterday paid an official visit to the Slovak Republic\u2019s Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Bratislava.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A statement by the acting director of defence information, Brig-Gen Tukur Gusau, said&nbsp; the CDS and his entourage were received by Slovak CDS, Gen Daniel Zmeko and other senior officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement said, \u201cThe discussion focused on military training and capacity building as well as the acquisition of Defence equipment. Other areas are technology transfer and innovation, including modalities to enhance defence production capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBoth leaders emphasized deeper collaboration to tackle security challenges and improve military readiness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CDS appreciated Slovakia for its support and highlighted opportunities for joint defence industrialization, while Gen Zmeko applauded Nigeria\u2019s resilience and regional security leadership while pledging continued partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On arrival, the Nigerian delegation was honoured with a colourful guard of honour, inspected by the CDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, the visit marked a significant milestone in Nigeria-Slovak defence relations, paving the way for long-term strategic cooperation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Christopher Musa has strengthened bilateral military collaboration with Slovakia on training, technology transfer and defence production capabilities. 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