President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President Xi Jinping of China have advanced the relationship between their nations by signing several key agreements aimed at fostering a comprehensive strategic partnership.
The new collaboration, which elevates Nigeria-China ties, was announced during Tinubu’s official visit to Beijing, just ahead of his participation in the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
The agreements between the two countries focus on various sectors, including economic reforms, nuclear energy, human resource development, media exchange, and the Belt and Road Initiative.
These agreements are expected to enhance trade, economic development, and stability, particularly within West Africa.
During the meeting, both presidents witnessed the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) on various areas of mutual interest:
(1) Cooperation plan between Nigeria and China on jointly promoting the Belt and Road Initiative.
(2) Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the peaceful application of Nuclear Energy.
(3) Memorandum of Understanding on strengthening cooperation on Human Resource Development under the Global Development Initiative.
(4) Memorandum of Understanding on Media Exchange and Cooperation.
(5) Memorandum of Understanding between China Media Group and the Nigerian Television Authority.
