January 07, (THEWILL) – Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, will on Wednesday, January 8, arrive in Abuja, for an official visit.
A statement by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Acting spokesperson for the Nigeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said during the visit, Yi will meet with his counterpart in Nigeria, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on Thursday, January 9 and engage in discussions aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries.
The bilateral talks are expected to focus on expanding cooperation between Nigeria and China, especially in the areas of trade, infrastructure and technology.
The statement reads: “The Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wang Yi, will arrive in Abuja, Nigeria, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, for an official visit.
“The visiting Foreign Minister, who is also a Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China will be received on arrival by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
“During his visit, H.E. Mr Wang Yi will meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja on Thursday, January 9, 2025, for bilateral talks that will focus on strengthening relations between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China.
“The visiting foreign minister will also pay a courtesy call on President Bola Tinubu, to deliver a special message from the Chinese President at the Presidential Villa.”
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