Chine To Take Over As FG Reaffirms Commitment To Agreements Signed With China

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the agreements signed with the People’s Republic of China during the state visit of President Bola Tinubu in September, 2024.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, made the pledge in Abuja during a bilateral meeting with the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi.

Recall that during President Tinubu’s state visit to China, Nigeria and China elevated the bilateral relations between both countries to a comprehensive strategic partnership and the President participated in the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

President Tinubu and Chinese President Xi Jinping, had during the visit, jointly witnessed the signing of a number of bilateral cooperation documents on the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation plan, promoting the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, economic development, application of the Beidou Navigation Satellite System, peanut exports to China, and news media, among other fields. Tuggar, while speaking during the visit, said the meeting was aimed at strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between both countries.  Tuggar also said as both countries met, he was reminded of the rich history of Nigeria-China relations built on mutual respect, trust and the shared commitment to advancing peace, stability and prosperity.

The minister further said, the cooperation between both countries has yielded fruitful results in various fields, including trade, investment, infrastructure development and cultural exchange.

In his remarks, Wang said Nigeria is a major African country with global influence and an important member of the global South. He added that China has all along built and developed relations with Nigeria from a strategic height and a long-term perspective, hoping to further consolidate the cooperation.