Iran, ECOWAS discuss stronger cooperation as new commission President assumes office
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Nigeria, Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, has met with the newly appointed President of the ECOWAS Commission, General Birame Diop, to discuss opportunities for strengthening cooperation between Iran and the regional bloc.
The meeting took place on September 4, 2026, on the sidelines of a ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel in Abuja to mark Diop’s introduction and assumption of office. The event was hosted in honour of ambassadors accredited to Abuja.
Ambassador Mahdavi Raja congratulated Diop on his appointment and expressed Iran’s readiness to further develop cooperation with ECOWAS in areas of mutual interest.
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The ambassador also emphasised the importance of expanding engagement between Iran and ECOWAS member states.
Diop described Iran as an important country with observer status in ECOWAS and noted the potential for cooperation between the two sides across various sectors.
He also described Iran as an influential country in regional and international affairs and expressed hope that opportunities for cooperation would be identified and translated into concrete initiatives during his tenure.
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The embassy said the meeting was held in a positive and constructive atmosphere, with both sides stressing the need to utilise existing capacities to strengthen relations and cooperation between Iran and ECOWAS.
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