Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima has highlighted the remarkable trade relationship between Nigeria and China, describing it as one of the highest in Africa.
In 2023, bilateral trade reached an impressive 22.6 billion dollars, growing at a remarkable 33 percent annually. Shettima emphasized the strength of this economic partnership during a meeting with a delegation led by Zhang Qingwei, the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The diplomatic ties between Nigeria and China have a rich history spanning 53 years, dating back to 1971.
President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to China in September 2024 further solidified these relations, with both nations agreeing to elevate their partnership to a comprehensive strategic level.
Addressing security challenges, Shettima appealed to China for support in repositioning Nigeria’s security architecture.
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