Foreign Minister of The People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, has arrived in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, for an official visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations as well as foster cooperation in key areas such as trade, investment, and infrastructure development.
The Chinese Foreign Minister, who arrived Abuja at 7:15 pm local time was received by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed and other top government officials, alongside the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Yu Dunhai.
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During his stay, Mr. Yi is scheduled to hold high-level talks with government officials, discussing pressing global issues, regional security, and economic development.
The visit underscores China’s commitment to enhancing its partnership with Nigeria, driving growth, and promoting peace and stability in the region.