President Bola Tinubu has emphasized Africa’s vast opportunities for investments, growth, and development, citing its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources.
Speaking at a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, China, President Tinubu praised the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) for fostering partnership between Africa and China.
“The African spirit for FOCAC is based upon mutual respect and partnership that promotes development, happiness, peace, and stability for our people. We are in this journey together. We believe that we share common interests, which are investments and development,” President Tinubu said.
As Chairman of ECOWAS, President Tinubu expressed his delight at the strategic partnership between Africa and China, emphasizing the need for a focus on areas of collaboration that ensure mutual benefits.
“Africa is a huge opportunity for economic development. As great people, we are willing to partner for progress and development. What is most important will be the focus of FOCAC in areas on which we can collaborate to make the relationship mutually beneficial to all of us.”
President Tinubu, attending the FOCAC summit in Beijing, thanked the Chinese government for their warm reception. “I thank you for receiving us warmly. I am happy, despite the jetlag; we were well received and we are ready to move the ball.”
Chinese Premier Li Qiang assured President Tinubu of China’s commitment to working with Nigeria under the comprehensive strategic partnership established by President Xi Jinping and President Tinubu.
