In a significant diplomatic development, Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended an invitation to Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to visit China in September. The invitation was conveyed by China’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chen Xiaodong, who made the visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday.
According to sources close to the presidency, Tinubu has accepted the invitation and expressed his hope that the visit would further strengthen Nigeria-China bilateral relations and facilitate the proposed currency swap agreement. The development is seen as a major boost to the country’s economic ties with China, which has been a significant trading partner for Nigeria.
Notably, Chen’s delegation included a large entourage, and it was revealed that President Xi would also extend a special welcome to First Lady Remi Tinubu during the visit. The state visit is expected to be a significant milestone in the countries’ relations, with both sides looking to explore new areas of cooperation and strengthen existing partnerships.
The visit is likely to focus on advancing economic cooperation, trade, and investment between the two nations, with potential deals on infrastructure development, energy, and other sectors. The exact details of the visit are yet to be announced, but it is expected to be a major diplomatic coup for Tinubu’s administration.
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