Tinubu meets Macron as Nigeria, France reaffirms commitment to stronger ties
by Adenle Ahmed Abiola · The Eagle OnlineFrench President Emmanuel Macron hosted President Bola Tinubu to a private dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday night, reaffirming Nigeria-France stronger bilateral ties.
The engagement reflected the longstanding relationship between the two countries and their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Presidential Spokesperson Mr Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a post on his verified X handle on Friday.
“French President Emmanuel Macron received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a private dinner Thursday night at the Élysée Palace, reflecting the enduring relationship between Nigeria and France and their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation,” Onanuga said.
The engagement came as Tinubu continued the second phase of his three-week annual leave in Europe, after spending the first part of the break in London.
The President arrived in Paris on Sunday for the second phase of his leave and was received by Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Mr Ayodele Oke.
The Presidency had earlier described the three-week leave as a working vacation, with Tinubu expected to return to Nigeria at the end of the period.
The latest engagement adds to sustained high-level contacts between Tinubu and Macron.
Nigeria and France have continued to deepen cooperation across areas including trade, investment, security, energy, innovation, culture and the creative economy.
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Tinubu had also engaged Macron during his June 2023 visit to Paris for the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact.
The latest visit further underscores the continuing diplomatic engagement between Abuja and Paris as both countries seek to strengthen their strategic partnership. (NAN)
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