Nigeria and China are leveling up their friendship! This Thursday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and the vibes were all about unity and growth.
Wang Yi, who's also a big deal in the Communist Party of China, emphasized how China sees Nigeria as a key player in Africa and beyond. He noted, \"Nigeria plays an irreplaceable role in Africa's pursuit of peace and development.\"
Remember when Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited China last year? That visit upgraded their relationship to a \\"comprehensive strategic partnership\\"—that's fancy talk for \\"we're serious about working together!\\"
Now, both countries are ready to make moves! They're planning to:
- Support each other on core interests.
- Work on the outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit.
- Align China's Belt and Road Initiative with Nigeria's Renewed Hope Agenda.
Wang Yi also urged Nigeria to keep Chinese businesses and citizens safe. After all, teamwork makes the dream work! 💪
On his part, Minister Tuggar was all praises. He admired China's tech innovations and economic growth, saying that strengthening ties is \\"the right thing to do.\\" 🇳🇬❤️🇨🇳
He also reaffirmed Nigeria's support for the one-China principle and pledged continued backing on the international stage.
And get this—they're teaming up on global issues like climate change! Wang Yi highlighted China's support for Africa in advocating for climate justice at the UN Climate Change Conference.
Before wrapping up, Minister Tuggar expressed condolences over the earthquake in China's Xizang Autonomous Region (hope everyone's okay!) and gave props to China's quick disaster relief efforts.
Looks like China and Nigeria are setting the stage for some major collabs! Stay tuned for more updates on this dynamic duo. 😉
Reference(s):
Wang Yi: China supports Nigeria's bigger role in region, world
cgtn.com
