China’s Top Diplomat To Visit Nigeria On Wednesday

The Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, is set to arrive in Abuja on Wednesday for an official visit.

Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, will engage in discussions aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic ties between Nigeria and China.

This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Acting Spokesperson for Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa.

As part of the visit, Wang Yi is scheduled to meet with Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on Thursday for bilateral talks.

The discussions will focus on strengthening cooperation in key areas such as trade, infrastructure development, and technology.

The statement read, “The Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wang Yi, will arrive in Abuja, Nigeria, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, for an official visit.

“The visiting Foreign Minister who is also a Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China will be received on arrival by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

During his visit, H.E. Mr. Wang Yi will meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja on Thursday, January 9, 2025 for bilateral talks that will focus on strengthening relations between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China.”

In addition to his diplomatic engagements, he will pay a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa.

He will deliver a special message from Chinese President Xi Jinping to Tinubu.

“The visiting foreign minister will also pay a courtesy call on President Bola Tinubu, to deliver a special message from the Chinese President at the Presidential Villa,” it added.

His visit is expected to further bolster these ties while creating new opportunities for collaboration in several sectors.