Tinubu to the Maliano leader: we are better together – Thage

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a message to the leader Malo General Assimi Goita, reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to support the democratic transition of Mali and deepen the economic ties between the two nations, declaring that the countries of West Africa are stronger when they unite.

The president spoke on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the letter of credibility from the Ambassador of the Republic of Mali, Cheick Oumar Coulibaly.

“We should strengthen our bilateral relationships and hope that Mali will achieve its democratic objectives. We are open to any support that we can make.

“For me, we are one in West Africa and Africa. The alliance of the States of Sahel (AES) has clarified its position, but no nation can be successful alone. We see Mali as a brother and we are ready to collaborate and exchange ideas.

“I can assure you that Nigeria is at home for you. When you want to see us, our doors will always be open,” said the president.

The Mali ambassador thanked the president for constantly providing a leadership for the sober and the continent.

“I wish to transmit the fraternal greetings of the Head of State, the General Assimi Goïta, and the highest appreciation of the Maliano people for the Nigerian leadership and support,” he said.

Coulibaly said that Nigeria has maintained its leadership role in Africa, recognizing the supply of troops of the Nigerian army for various peace missions of the United Nations in the continent and subjection.

“The head of state has particularly told me that I was on a mission in the largest country in Africa. He said he knows it is not easy, but I should look for solutions as a diplomat. We know that Africans have to solve African problems.

He noticed: “I appreciate you as a leader and father in Africa”.

President Tinubu also received letters of credit from five other envoys, exhorting a closer cooperation to promote global peace, understanding and prosperity.

Among these were ambassador Bengt Van Loosdrecht of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; High Commissioner Selectine Gervas Kakele of the United Republic of Tanzania; The non -resident ambassador Dr Sabit Subasic of Bosnia and Herzegovina; Ambassador Andrey Leonidovich Podelyshev of the Russian Federation; and ambassador Patrick Egloff in Switzerland

By welcoming the correspondent Tanzania, the president praised the leader of the country, the president Samia Suluhu Hassan, for his courageous leadership and contributions of great impact on the African Union.

“We will continue to work together. You can see the situation all over the world. Nobody can do it alone. We will continue to collaborate in areas of knowledge and technical know-how,” he said.

The high commissioner Tanzania recognized the significant impact of Nigerian investments in Tanzania, citing contributions from the Dangote group, UBA, GTB and Sahara Energy.

“We should strengthen collaboration not only the government to the government, but also people to people as we see in the film industry and in sport. Nigeria has a vibrant and wonderful film industry, and is collaborating with Tanzania,” said the ambassador.

In his meeting with the Russian ambassador, President Tinubu highlighted the longtime technical collaboration of Nigeria with Russia and expressed his desire to expand cooperation in steel production, science, education and nuclear energy to strengthen the supply of electricity.

“Our partnership has been satisfactory, but we need greater technological support with our population rapidly growing. The Ajokuta steel complex, built by Russian companies, will create its potential only when it is fully operational,” said President Tinubu.

Ambassador Podelyshev reiterated the readiness of Russia to expand cooperation, in particular in education and energy, underlining underway agreements on nuclear energy.

By contacting the Swiss ambassador, President Tinubu has undertaken to create an environment more suitable for investors through regulatory reforms, in particular as regards potential disputes.

“We will face any legal issues that could prevent progress in our economic relationships,” he assured.

Ambassador Egloff highlighted the growing Swiss investments in Nigeria, detecting expansions from companies such as Nestlé and Lafarge in Lagos, Kano and Gombe and praised the collaboration in progress on safety and intelligence.

President Tinubu thanked the Bosnian ambassador for the progress in bilateral relationships.

The Bosnian ambassador urged President Tinubu to honor an invitation to visit Bosnia to appreciate the progress made in his country.

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