Tinubu meets Macron as Nigeria, France renew commitment to stronger ties

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L-R: President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and France President Emmanuel Macron

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French President Emmanuel Macron hosted President Bola Tinubu to a private dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday night, reaffirming Nigeria-France bilateral ties.

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The ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠​‍‍⁠‍‍‌‌​engagement reflected the enduring relationship between the two countries and their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, according to the Presidency.

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Presidential Spokesperson Mr Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a post on his verified X handle on Friday.

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“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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The latest engagement adds to sustained high-level contacts between Tinubu and Macron.

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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.

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The latest visit further underscores the continuing diplomatic engagement between Abuja and Paris as both countries seek to strengthen their strategic partnership.
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