China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, is set to arrive in Abuja on Wednesday for an official visit aimed at enhancing diplomatic relations between China and Nigeria.
Wang Yi, who also serves as a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, will hold discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the two nations in key areas such as trade, infrastructure, and technology.
The announcement was made on Tuesday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Acting Spokesperson for Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During his visit, Wang Yi will meet with Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on Thursday for bilateral talks. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the significance of this meeting, stating:
“The Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wang Yi, will arrive in Abuja, Nigeria, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, for an official visit. He will be received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed.”
As part of his schedule, Wang Yi will also visit President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, where he will deliver a special message from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
This visit is expected to solidify existing ties between the two countries while fostering new opportunities for collaboration across various sectors.