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Tinubu Travels to South Africa to Strengthen Ties and Discuss Key Issues With Ramaphosa
President Bola Tinubu is set to travel to Cape Town, South Africa, after concluding his visit to France.
This trip marks a significant diplomatic engagement as he prepares to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Tinubu is currently in France on the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron.
His discussions there have focused on strengthening Nigeria’s relationship with France and fostering partnerships in economic, security, and other key sectors.
According to a statement from his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the Bi-National Commission meeting will officially begin on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
However, preparations will kick off with a ministerial meeting on December 2 at South Africa’s Parliament Building in Cape Town.
During the BNC, Presidents Tinubu and Ramaphosa will hold extensive talks covering a range of issues critical to both nations.
These discussions will address bilateral matters such as trade, investment, security, and migration, as well as regional and international concerns.
The meeting also offers an opportunity to review commitments made during their earlier discussions on June 20, 2024, when Tinubu visited Johannesburg shortly after Ramaphosa’s inauguration for a second term.
The Bi-National Commission, a platform established to deepen cooperation between the two countries, will focus on eight strategic areas.
These include political consultations, consular and migration issues, banking and finance, defense and security, manufacturing, the social sector, mining and energy, and trade and investment.
President Ramaphosa, a seasoned politician and anti-apartheid activist, has been instrumental in driving South Africa’s foreign policy towards fostering stronger ties across Africa.
Under his leadership, the country has prioritized economic recovery, industrialization, and regional security.
Similarly, President Tinubu has demonstrated a commitment to positioning Nigeria as a leader in Africa by leveraging partnerships to tackle pressing challenges such as insecurity and economic instability.
The ministerial meetings preceding the presidential session will lay the groundwork for these high-level discussions.
They will involve senior officials from various sectors, ensuring that the BNC outcomes are practical and impactful.
Nigerian pastor and overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, addresses and reacts to the current happenings of the country regarding the kidnapping and the abductions.
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