Chinese President XI seeks to bolster relations with Nigeria

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said that his country will use the occasion of the 50^th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Nigeria to promote strategic partnership to new heights.

According to him, ‘‘Nigeria is an important strategic partner of China in Africa. China-Nigeria cooperation has been the pacesetter of China-Africa cooperation.’’ President Xi in a letter to the Nigerian president, expressed appreciation for the congratulatory letter from the Nigerian government on the 72^nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, which held October 1.

The Chinese leader said he attached great importance to the development of China-Nigeria relations, and assured President Buhari that his country would spare no effort in strengthening existing relations.