China and Nigeria pledges to strengthen economic ties
Nigeria and China have promised to deepen their economic ties ahead of a summit showcasing Chinese-African cooperation, nuclear energy, media relations and infrastructure drive.
President Bola Tinubu and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held talks in Beijing.
The bilateral agreements will be on green economy, agriculture, satellite technology innovation, development and promotion of media enterprises, blue economy, and national planning.
The event will mark the official commencement of President Tinubu’s visit to the People’s Republic of China, beginning with a trip to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where he will be received by President Jinping.
At the Great Hall of the People, President Tinubu will be greeted with a guard of honour, and pay tribute to fallen heroes by laying a wreath, after which he will receive a ceremonial gun salute.
It is expected that President Tinubu will host a roundtable dinner with a select group of Chief Executive Officers from Chinese companies at the China World Hotel in Beijing.
As the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Tinubu will join other African leaders on Thursday at the Forum on China-Africa Co-operation, FOCAC, where he will deliver remarks, focusing on issues of shared importance between China and Africa.
The President will later present an eight-minute address focusing on peace and security, and thereafter engage in a high-level plenary session dedicated to peace and security, where he will provide insights on Nigeria’s viewpoint regarding the security challenges faced both regionally and across the continent.
President Tinubu will also participate in strategic discussions with 10 Chief Executives from leading Chinese companies, specialized in information and communication technology, oil and gas, aluminum manufacturing, port development, financial services, and satellite technology innovation.
Reporting by Abdullah Bello; Editing by Adeniyi Bakare
