Abuja, Nigeria — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, emphasizing the growing partnership between China and Nigeria as a model of Global South solidarity and cooperation.
During the meeting in Abuja, Wang Yi highlighted the strong ties between the two nations, stating that China and Nigeria have always respected each other and treated each other as equals. “Our relationship stands at the forefront of China-Africa relations,” Wang said. “We have achieved mutual benefit and win-win cooperation on our path to development and revitalization.”
The two countries elevated their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership last September, marking a new milestone in their bilateral ties. Wang Yi called for both nations to work together in building an “all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.”
He expressed China’s readiness to strengthen alignment with Nigeria, explore new areas of cooperation, and assist Nigeria in accelerating its development goals. “China supports Nigeria in combating terrorism, safeguarding regional peace and stability, and playing a bigger role in international affairs,” Wang added.
President Tinubu praised the “unbreakable” friendship between Nigeria and China, emphasizing his country’s commitment to deepening ties. “Nigeria attaches great importance to its relations with China,” Tinubu said. “Implementing the outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Beijing Summit is conducive to our development.”
Tinubu expressed hope that China would support Nigeria in assuming a larger role on the global and regional stage. He also extended condolences to China over the recent earthquake in the Xizang Autonomous Region, commending the swift and effective disaster relief efforts. Wang Yi thanked Tinubu for his condolences and expressed confidence in China’s ability to overcome the natural disaster and rebuild affected communities.
On the same day, Wang Yi held talks with Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar. The two foreign ministers jointly addressed the press, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation across various sectors.
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Wang Yi: China-Nigeria ties an example of Global South solidarity
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