Amanze Chinonye
President Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting held in Rome, Italy, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
The Aqaba Process, a counter-terrorism initiative launched in 2015 by King Abdullah II of Jordan, is jointly chaired by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Government of Italy.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThis year’s edition focused on strengthening regional and international cooperation in combating terrorism and violent extremism, with particular emphasis on West Africa.
The high-level session took place at the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rome and drew participation from several world leaders, including King Abdullah II of Jordan, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and the Presidents of Nigeria, Chad, Paraguay, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
Also in attendance were Azouz Nasri, President of Algeria’s Upper House; delegations from Côte d’Ivoire, Kazakhstan, Mauritania, Senegal, and Uzbekistan; as well as special envoys and international security experts. The meeting was held behind closed doors.
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On the sidelines of the summit, President Tinubu held bilateral meetings with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Massad Boulos, Senior Adviser on Arab and African Affairs to U.S. President Donald Trump. The discussions reportedly centered on strengthening economic cooperation, investment opportunities, and regional security partnerships.
The Nigerian leader also met with the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, where they discussed interfaith harmony and efforts to counter misinformation portraying Nigeria as intolerant of religious diversity.
Since its inception, the Aqaba Process has convened 33 meetings across different levels from Heads of State summits to expert sessions focusing on prevention, coordination, and closing operational gaps in global counterterrorism efforts.
President Tinubu’s participation underscores Nigeria’s continued commitment to regional stability and global collaboration in tackling terrorism and violent extremism.
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