Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, will on Saturday attend the
2nd edition of the Nigeria-Cote d’Ivoire Bi-National Commission meeting in
Abidjan.
The Commission, which was established in 2013, is a
reflection of the fraternal and cordial relations that exist between both
countries regarded as the biggest economies in West Africa.
The maiden edition of the Bi-National Commission, which took
place in Abuja in August 2013, led to the signing of six sectoral Agreements,
as well as the establishment of Special Implementation Committees in both
countries to monitor progress.
A statement by Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande said:
“Today’s summit, which is to be co-chaired by Prof. Osinbajo and the Prime
Minister of Ivory Coast, Patrick Jerome Achi, is expected to enter into new
Agreements which cover Agriculture; Digital Economy; Education; Consular and
Immigration Matters; and prevention of Human Trafficking, amongst other very
important areas of collaboration.
“A Bi-national Commission is a high-level strategic dialogue
designed to deepen mutual cooperation in a number of social, economic and
political sectors, based on an agreement between two countries to implement
specific cooperation agenda.”
Osinbajo will also hold a bilateral interaction with the
Ivorian President, Alassane Ouattara, before he returns to Abuja later today.
The Vice President will be accompanied by the Minister of
State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Zubairu Dada, and Minister of State for
Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Mariam Katagum.
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