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In a move that is expected to strengthen Nigeria-China bilateral relations, President Xi Jinping of China has extended an invitation to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a state visit in September 2024. The invitation was announced by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the Nigerian President, on his X account on Friday morning.
President Xi Jinping invites President Tinubu to China
Chinese leader President Xi Jinping has invited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pay a state visit to China in September.
China’s vice minister of foreign affairs, Chen Xiaodong, delivered the invitation to President Tinubu… pic.twitter.com/xFAFOlHMDm
— Bayo Onanuga (@aonanuga1956) July 25, 2024
According to Onanuga, China’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chen Xiaodong, delivered the invitation to President Tinubu at the Aso Villa on Thursday, accompanied by a large entourage. President Xi has also expressed his desire to welcome Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, during the visit.
President Tinubu has already accepted the invitation, with hopes that the visit will not only bolster Nigeria-China relations but also facilitate discussions on the proposed currency swap agreement between the two countries. This development comes as both nations seek to deepen their diplomatic and economic ties in the years ahead.
