President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, met with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Sharing details of the meeting, President Tinubu described the bilateral meeting as crucial to strengthening and expanding the relationship between Nigeria and the UAE.
According to the Nigerian leader, the discussions between the two leaders focused on key areas of mutual interest and exploring opportunities to deepen economic ties, and foster innovation.
Naija News reports Tinubu, who shared the details of the discussion on his X account, expressed confidence that the relationship between Nigeria and UAE will flourish and benefit the two nations.
“This evening, I joined His Highness, the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for a crucial bilateral meeting to strengthen and expand the growing relationship between Nigeria and the UAE.
“Our discussions focused on key areas of mutual interest and exploring opportunities to deepen our economic ties, foster innovation, and enhance collaborative efforts that will benefit Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates.
“The UAE has proven to be a vital partner for Nigeria, and this bilateral meeting highlights our shared commitment to advancing strategic partnerships that promote sustainable development, trade and investments, regional stability, and prosperity for all.
“The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) was an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to global sustainability efforts, and I extend my congratulations on the remarkable success of this year’s ADSW and Zayed Sustainability Prize.
“We will keep building the groundwork for a future marked by cooperation, mutual respect, and shared progress between Nigeria and the UAE. I am confident that this relationship will continue to flourish, benefiting our nations and the global community,” the Nigerian leader shared.