President
Muhammadu Buhari will begin an official visit to the Federal Republic
of Germany from today, 13 October. The visit will end on 16 October.
In Berlin, President Buhari, will confer with Federal Chancellor Angela
Merkel on issues of shared interests between Nigeria and Germany,
including further cooperation on security, the humanitarian situation of
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and rehabilitation of the
North-East, as well as trade and economic relations between both
countries.
Thereafter, the President, who will be
accompanied by Governors Kashim Shettima of Borno State and Rochas
Okorocha of Imo and representatives of the National Assembly, will meet
with Federal President Joachim Gauck.
In furtherance of the administration’s objective to attract more foreign
investment and create economic opportunities in the country, President
Buhari will participate in a Business Forum in Berlin with leading
German companies already active in Nigeria and other prospective
investors.
Before returning to Abuja, the President is expected to meet with representatives of the Nigerian community in Germany.
President Buhari is committed to
deepening relations with Germany and building on the very cordial
relations both countries enjoy in several areas of bilateral cooperation
including the fight against terrorism, economic relations, rebuilding
of the North east, support for IDPs, vocational training, energy
partnership and cultural relations.
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