President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth, and development with its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources.
Speaking at a bilateral meeting on Wednesday in Beijing, China, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, President Tinubu commended the role of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in advancing partnership between Africa and China for mutual development and prosperity.
The president said the African spirit for FOCAC is based upon mutual respect and partnership that promotes development, happiness, peace, and stability for the people.
Adding that “We are in this journey together. We believe that we share common interests, which are investments and development.”
President Tinubu also called for a strategic focus on areas of collaboration that will ensure the relationship remains mutually beneficial.
President Tinubu stated that Africa is a huge opportunity for economic development. As great people, they are willing to partner for progress and development.
What is most important will be the focus of FOCAC in areas on which we can collaborate to make the relationship mutually beneficial to all of us,”
The President, who is in Beijing for the ninth FOCAC, expressed his appreciation for the warm reception extended to him and his delegation by the Chinese government.
The Premier in his response said China is ready to work with Nigeria to deliver on the mutual understanding reached by President Xi Jinping and President Tinubu under the recently established comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
Editor Paul Akhagbemhe
