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Abuja/Beijing – The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government has claimed that over 200 Chinese businesses have shown interest in investing in the Nigerian economy.
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who is on an official visit to the People’s Republic of China made this known in a statement by his media aide, Alkasim Abdulkadir.
This development is reported to be an aftermath of the China-Nigeria Business event in Beijing, China held on Friday.
The event, jointly organised by the Nigerian Embassy and Yingke Law Firm, was designed to ease increased bilateral trade and investment, and foster business matchmaking to deepen economic ties between Nigeria and China.
It was designed to ease increased bilateral trade and investment, and foster business matchmaking to deepen economic ties between Nigeria and China, the details revealed after the event said.
“Amb. Tuggar emphasised the importance of the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and China, highlighting mutual respect and shared developmental goals.”
“Over 200 Chinese companies took part in the event, showing a strong interest in fostering economic collaboration between the two nations.”
As part of his working visit, Tuggar would take part in several high-level meetings and events, including the inaugural Plenary Session of the Nigeria-China Intergovernmental Committee in Beijing and the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian.
“These engagements are expected to further solidify the strategic partnership between Nigeria and China. He is also expected to meet with ECOWAS Ambassadors as well as launch the 4D Cultural Diplomacy Programme of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu at the Embassy of Nigeria,” the statement added.
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