The Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, is set to arrive in Abuja on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, for an official visit aimed at fostering stronger relations between Nigeria and China.
The announcement was contained in a statement released on Tuesday, 7th January by the Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
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Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, will be welcomed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed.
During his two-day visit, Wang Yi will engage in high-level diplomatic discussions, including a bilateral meeting with Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on Thursday.
The talks will prioritize expanding cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and technology, with both nations seeking to deepen economic and diplomatic ties.
In addition to the bilateral talks, the Chinese Foreign Minister will pay a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. During this meeting, he will deliver a special message from Chinese President Xi Jinping, further emphasizing the importance of the relationship between the two nations.
“The visit reflects the mutual commitment of Nigeria and China to enhancing their strategic partnership,” the statement added.
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