China-Nigeria Relations On ‘High Level’ Due To Infrastructure Agreements– Malami

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has explained that the Nigeria-China relations is soaring due to infrastructural agreement reached by both countries, among other things.

Malami, while receiving the Ambassador of the People Republic of China, Cui Jianchu, in his office, noted the support of the Chinese government to Nigeria.

“I believe it is on account of mutual support, with particular regards to the agreements on infrastructure, security and associated things that we have succeeded mutually in moving our diplomatic, economic and social relationship to a high level,” Malami to the Chinese diplomat.

In a statement issued on Friday by Dr Umar Jubrilu Gwandu, the Spokesperson of the Justice Ministry, “
Federal Government of Nigeria works assiduously in all ramifications to enhance the longstanding multi-sector mutual relationship with the Government of the People Republic of China.”

Malami said because of the bilateral agreements, he expects “more mutually beneficial engagement and working relationship.”

According to the statement, ” Ambassador Cui Jianchu reiterated the fact that Nigeria remains the giant of Africa and that the two countries stand to mutually benefit in exchange of ideas on ideals of democracy, reduction of poverty and other forms of multilateral diplomatic engagement.”