Xi Jinping, Chinese president, has pledged increased
economic cooperation with Nigeria, saying Nigeria is important to Africa and
the world.
The Chinese president spoke through Peng Qinghua, his
special envoy and vice chairperson, standing committee of the National People’s
Congress (NPC), People’s Republic of China, who met with President Bola Tinubu
at the State House, Abuja on Wednesday.
The Chinese delegation included Cui Jinachun, the country’s
ambassador to Nigeria, and Zhang Yi, minister-counselor.
According to a statement issued by Tunde Rahman, an aide to
Tinubu, Qinghua said the two countries at present had good bilateral relations
and economic cooperation.
He said Chinese companies were doing well in Nigeria in
railways, roads, hydropower and free trade zones.
While commending Tinubu’s plan to lead Nigeria to a new era
of economic development and prosperity, the Chinese envoy, however, said there
were areas where Nigeria could benefit from China.
He called on the two countries to share ideas and align
strategies, urging the president to also create a more conducive environment
for investment.
Responding, Tinubu said Nigeria is open for business and
constructive partnerships, and would do business with any country ready to do
business with the country.
He promised that his administration would work to promote
ease of doing business.
“We need accelerated growth and we are ready to do business
honestly with those ready to do business with us,” Tinubu was quoted as saying.
“We will continue to work to promote democracy in the West
African sub-region. I’m a product of democracy and shall work day and night to
advance democracy.
“We will fight
terrorism and all forms of criminality. We can learn from each other, but we
will remain non-aligned.”
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