Nigeria–Pakistan relations
Pakistan |
Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| Pakistani High-commission, Abuja | Nigerian High-commission, Islamabad |
Nigeria–Pakistan relations are the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Nigeria. Pakistan maintains a High Commission in Abuja, while Nigeria also operates a High Commission in Islamabad as well as a consulate-general in Karachi. The Government of Pakistan plans to open a trade mission agency in Lagos and the Government of Nigeria is also expected to open its trade mission agency in Karachi. The two states have maintained a close relationship, which was described by the Defence Minister of Nigeria as "friendly" and like a "family tie".
Both countries are republics in the Commonwealth of Nations and members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.