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Tinubu receives letters of credence, says Nigeria will continue to play roles in stabilising Africa

Mr Tinubu said Nigeria would continue to play its role as the stabiliser in Africa to ensure lasting peace and progress.

• May 11, 2024
President Bola Tinubu sleeping at AU session (Credit: Michele Spatari/AFP)
President Bola Tinubu sleeping at AU session (Credit: Michele Spatari/AFP)

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria will continue to play strategic roles in the affairs of the African continent at all times.

Mr Tinubu said this on Friday while receiving the letters of credence from the ambassadors of Egypt, Pakistan and Greece in Abuja.

He said Nigeria would continue to play its role as the stabiliser on the continent to ensure lasting peace and progress.

Receiving a letter of credence from the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohamed Ahmed, Mr Tinubu said both countries would emphasise global peace and stability through collaboration within international organisations, such as the UN.

The president noted that since establishing diplomatic relations in 1961, Nigeria and Egypt had collaborated on key international priorities, including promoting regional peace, security, and stability.

Acknowledging Egypt’s role in facilitating a truce in the Gaza crisis, Mr Tinubu said, ‘’We need to do more. Stability in the region is of paramount importance.’’

Mr Ahmed conveyed President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s willingness to bolster economic partnership with Nigeria, emphasising Egypt’s interest in increasing trade and investments between the two countries.

While discussing with retired Maj.-Gen. Sohail Khan, High Commissioner of Pakistan, Mr Tinubu described the ambassador’s military background as invaluable for exchanging ideas to expand security and defence cooperation.

‘’We must do more to stop extremists. We must enhance our collaboration and exchange of ideas and knowledge in these areas.

‘’As a government, we will keep an open-door policy with countries and development partners to enhance cooperation on security, economy, education, and the information and communication technology sector,’’ the president said.

The Pakistani high commissioner noted the demographic similarities between the two countries and expressed a desire to elevate the relationship to new heights.

Pakistan has the fifth-largest population in the world, while Nigeria is the sixth-largest. We have a significant youth population, and our national flags are similar.

“I would like to take our relationship to a new level, from strength to strength,’’ the high commissioner said.

In a separate meeting with Ambassador Athanasios Kotsionis of Greece, Mr Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to an open-door policy that encouraged collaboration and progress.

He restated Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Greece and building bridges of cooperation to address common challenges.

The president assured the Greek ambassador of Nigeria’s commitment to creating an environment conducive to socio-economic growth and development.

‘’The economic situation in Africa and Europe is still very unbalanced. We should build on the opportunities from our challenges and strengthen relations between the two countries.

‘’What I expect is an improvement in the relationship between both countries, and I look forward to us working on that.

‘’Our government is about renewed hope. Nigeria will continue to play its role as a stabiliser on the continent,’’ the president said.

Mr Kotsionis outlined Greece’s efforts to finalise agreements with Nigeria in tourism, scientific exchange, technology, and maritime.

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