President Tinubu
Tinubu returns to Abuja today
President Bola Tinubu will return todat, Sunday, after his official trip to China and a private visit ti King Charles in London, the United Kingdom.
On Friday in Beijing, President Tinubu rounded off his official engagements in China by meeting with Nigerians living in the country, describing his visit as “very good and successful.”
Earlier, during the official trip, President Tinubu had held top level discussions with the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, where the status of the bilateral relations between the two countries was raised and several partnerships and trade agreements were sealed.
While addressing members of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization in China (NIDO China) and the Nigerian community at the China World Hotel, President Tinubu emphasized his efforts to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, trade, finance, energy, green economy and mining during his discussions with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and his participation at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
Also, President Bola Tinubu was on a private meeting at Burkingham Palace on Wednesday in London received by His Majesty King Charles III.
The meeting between the two leaders demonstrated the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
It was the two leaders’ first meeting since they met in Dubai at the COP 28 Climate Summit last year. The latest meeting was at the King’s request.
Both leaders discussed global and regional matters of shared priority, focusing on the urgent and complex challenge of climate change.
President Tinubu and His Majesty also explored opportunities for collaboration in anticipation of the upcoming COP 29 Summit in Azerbaijan and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa.
President Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s firm commitment to addressing climate change in a manner that aligns with the country’s energy security objectives whilst affirming Nigeria’s readiness to adopt global strategies for sustainability.
During their dialogue, the two leaders shared ideas for innovative approaches to climate financing and funding, expressing mutual interest in strengthening partnerships by harnessing Nigeria’s leadership position in Africa and the Commonwealth.
However, President Tinubu is expected today in Abuja, to continue other assignments of the state.