They also agreed to establish structures to exchange information and encourage more direct contacts between authorities in the two countries.
“The contacts will assist combat international terrorism and other transnational crimes such as drugs trafficking and money laundering,” said a communiqué released by the leaders.
The agreement signed in Abuja comes few weeks after a diplomatic standoff when Kenya deported six Nigerian nationals for allegedly engaging in drug traffic.
Education and energy
The row led to confiscation of a Kenyan jet at Murtalla Mohammed International Airport in Lagos and the brief restriction of Kenyan pilots and staff aboard the aircraft from returning to Nairobi.
Tuesday, the leaders re-affirmed their commitment to further promote and strengthen existing cordial relations between the two countries and further agreed to promote trade, investment and agriculture.
Other key areas of cooperation to be exploited will include tourism, mineral exploration, financial services, education and energy.
“This is to harness enormous potential existing in the sectors to create employment and sustainable business and investment opportunities for citizens,” said the statement.
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