TUGGAR CO-CHAIRS CHINA-NIGERIA INTER-GOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING IN BEIJING 21-06-24
By Sadiq Aminu The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has embarked on an official working visit to the People’s Republic of China at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Mr. Wang Yi.
A statement by the Special Adviser Media and Communications Strategy says the Minister delivered a keynote address at the China-Nigeria Business Exchange event.
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.
Amb. Tuggar emphasized the importance of the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and China, highlighting mutual respect and shared developmental goals.
He pointed out the critical role of such business exchanges in driving economic growth and diversification, stating “This event is a testament to our commitment to strengthening Nigeria-China relations.
Over 200 Chinese companies took part in the event, showing a strong interest in fostering economic collaboration between the two nations.
Key Nigerian dignitaries and business leaders were in attendance including Aisha Rimi, Managing Director/CEO of Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Oluwaseun Fakuade, Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Digital Economy, represented the Governor Ekiti State, Abiodun Oyebanji.
As part of his working visit, Amb. Tuggar will 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.
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 Ahmed Tinubu at the Embassy of Nigeria.