The Presidency on Thursday
disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari’s three-day state visit to South
Africa will enable more harmonious relations between the two largest economies
in Africa.
It said it will also open up more
frontiers of opportunities for prosperity by encouraging more exchange and
investments, especially for Nigerians.
This was disclosed in a statement
by the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media and Publicity, Malam
Garba Shehu.
According to him, 32 agreements
and Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) signed at the Bi-National Commission and
mutually beneficial to both nations, will get opportunity for progress review
during the meeting.
“President Buhari is on a state
visit to South Africa. While in South Africa, the two leaders will review a
number of issues in our Bi-National Commission, including issues that affect
citizens,’’ he said.
The Bi-National Commission meeting,
he said, was elevated to the level of Presidents’ participation, following the
strategic position of the two economies in Africa and need for stronger
relations.
According to him, President
Buhari and his host, President Cyril Ramophosa, will co-chair the meeting on
Thursday.
The statement said President
Buhari had arrived in Pretoria, South Africa on Wednesday night for a state
visit and 9th meeting of Bi-National Commission, which will for the first time
witness participation of the two Heads of State after an elevation.
“The President’s plane arrived in
the South African Air force Base, Waterkloof, at 9.10pm, and he was received by
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor and
Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu.
“Before the meeting, which will
be held at the Union Building, both Presidents will have a tête-à-tête to
discuss issues of mutual interests relating to the welfare of citizens, and
expanding economic and cultural ties.”
Before returning to Abuja on
Friday, he said President Buhari will hold an interactive meeting with
Nigerians in South Africa.
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