Recently, Chinese President XI Jinping has pledged increased economic cooperation with Nigeria, saying the country is important to Africa and the world.
This was disclosed in a statement by Mr Tunde Rahman, Office of the President, on Wednesday in Abuja, said the Chinese president spoke through his Special Envoy, Peng Qinghua, Vice Chairperson, Standing Committee of National People’s Congress, People’s Republic of China.
It was gathered that Qinghua and President Bola Tinubu met at the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday where Qinghua explained that the two countries at present had good bilateral relations and economic cooperation, noting that Chinese companies were doing well in Nigeria in railways, roads, hydropower and free trade zones
While commending Tinubu’s plan to lead Nigeria to a new era of economic development and prosperity, the Chinese envoy, however, said there were areas where Nigeria could benefit from China.
He also beckon on the two countries to share ideas and align strategies, urging President Tinubu to also create more conducive environment for investment.
Tinubu in response assured him that Nigeria is very much open for business and constructive partnerships, and would do business with any country that is ready to do business with the country.
He also promised that his administration would work to promote ease-of-doing business.
Hear him, “We need accelerated growth and we are ready to do business honestly with those ready to do business with us.
“We will continue to work to promote democracy in the West African sub-region. I’m a product of democracy and shall work day and night to advance democracy.
“We will fight terrorism and all forms of criminality. We can learn from each other, but we will remain non-aligned.”
The Chinese delegation included her Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun and Minister-Counselor Zhang Yi.
(Vanguard)