October 1, 2021.
The President lauds 50 years of robust diplomatic relationship between
Nigeria and China, noting that it has yielded benefits for both
countries. He looks forward to the uplift of the bilateral ties between
the two nations.
Full text of the letter:
“On the occasion of the 72nd Anniversary of the founding of the People’s
Republic of China, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations on
behalf of the people and Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“The past 50 years have witnessed a rapid development of Nigeria-China
relations. The bilateral cooperation has yielded fruitful results,
bringing tangible benefits to the two countries and their peoples.
“Nigeria highly commends the tremendous strides in poverty eradication
and the great success in building a moderately prosperous society in all
respects achieved by China under the strong leadership of the Communist
Party of China, which just celebrated its centenary anniversary this
year.
“I attach great importance to Nigeria-China relations. While the meeting
of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will be convened soon
this year, I am looking forward to working with you within the framework
of FOCAC, to uplift the bilateral relations to a new level.
“Please accept, Your Excellency, our warmest congratulations and the
assurances of my personal regards.”