President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his determination to do more to ensure the growth of the strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The President said this in a short interaction with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the new Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the UAE during a condolence visit to the Presidential Palace on Friday.
President Buhari expressed his condolences and that of Nigeria on the demise of the late President Sheikh Khalifah and congratulated the new President on his election.
President Buhari expressed hope that under Sheikh Mohammed, the two countries will continue to actively champion a vision of sustainable security, strengthen counterterrorism cooperation, facilitate trade and investment, and promote prosperity and development.
A statement issued by the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity Garba Shehu on Saturday, explained that in the seven years of Muhammadu Buhari Presidency, the two countries have actively conducted bilateral dialogues leading to several agreements and Memoranda of Understanding that have paved way for further cooperation, mutual understanding and progress in many aspects of their bilateral relations.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
