President Muhammadu Buhari has sent greetings to President Xi Jinping and all citizens of the People’s Republic of China home and abroad, as they celebrate the Chinese Lunar Year from January 25.
President Buhari, in a formal letter, recounts the strides being taken in Nigeria-China relations, and says both countries have new opportunities for mutual benefits. The President in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Femi Adesina, noted that in the past year, the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China was warmly celebrated.
He said the tremendous achievements made by the Chinese people fully demonstrate that China has found the successful development path that fits its national reality. The Nigerian leader notes that 2020 marks the year China will finish building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and the final year of the 13th Five-Year Plan.
He expressed delight that China is making positive progress, setting a good example for developing countries to pursue their own development goals. The statement says “This year is also the 20th anniversary of Forum for China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). We are delighted to see that FOCAC has become an effective platform between Nigeria and China and achieved major progress of boosting concrete trade and cooperation and benefiting people of both countries”.
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“I understand that the rat is the first sign from the cycle of Chinese Astrology that makes 2020 a year of new beginnings and renewals. I would like to take this as a new outset to work with China hand in hand to develop the Belt and Road Initiative, further implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, and promote the Nigeria-China strategic partnership to a new level.
“While wishing that the Year of the Rat witnesses the common development of our two countries and a better life of our peoples, please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest esteem and personal regards.
