During the meeting, the two sides discussed the potential and areas for cooperation between the Weightlifting Federations of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of exchanging experiences and expanding bilateral cooperation in this field.
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, highlighting Iran’s distinguished record and prominent standing in weightlifting at the international level, noted that the existing capacities and expertise in the Islamic Republic of Iran provide a solid basis for expanding sports cooperation between the two countries.
Proposed areas for future cooperation included the organization of specialized short-term training courses, the transfer of knowledge and expertise, exchanges of coaches and sports delegations, and the utilization of the educational and technical capacities of the two federations.
The meeting also highlighted the potential for expanding cooperation between associations and organizations representing veteran weightlifters in the two countries, as well as creating opportunities for the exchange of experience among veterans and practitioners of the sport.
The two sides agreed to continue consultations and follow up on practical areas of cooperation between the two countries in the field of weightlifting.