By Linus Aleke, Abuja
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has met with ECOWAS Ambassadors, and launched the 4D Cultural Diplomacy Programme of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Embassy of Nigeria in China.
The Foreign Minister unveiled the 4D Cultural Diplomacy, during an official working visit to the People’s Republic of China, at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Mr. Wang Yi.
A statement by his media aide, Alkasim Abdulkadir, noted that the Minister delivered a keynote address at the China-Nigeria Business Exchange event.
He said that the event, which was jointly organised by the Nigerian Embassy and Yingke Law Firm, was designed to increase bilateral trade and investment, and foster business matchmaking to deepen economic ties between Nigeria and China.
Abdulkadir, said that the visit is aimed at deepening economic and trade collaboration, enhancing high-level exchanges, and strengthening mutual support at multilateral fora.
Some of the outcomes of the visit, he said, include advancing Nigeria’s development drive, boosting infrastructure development, improving healthcare and educational systems, stimulating job creation and economic opportunities, Implementing Bilateral Agreements, increasing trade volume and diversification, attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and promoting entrepreneurship and strengthening industrial capabilities and competitiveness.
Amb.Tuggar, also 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.
The Minister said: “This event is a testament to our commitment to strengthening Nigeria-China relations. By fostering direct business engagements, we are paving the way for increased bilateral trade, investment opportunities, and innovative collaborations that will benefit both nations”.
The statement also disclosed that 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, Amb. Tuggar, also took 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, Tuggar concluded are expected to further solidify the strategic partnership between Nigeria and China.
