{"id":24215,"date":"2014-03-12T14:34:15","date_gmt":"2014-03-12T13:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=24215"},"modified":"2014-03-12T14:34:50","modified_gmt":"2014-03-12T13:34:50","slug":"days-of-direct-access-to-jonathan-is-over-foreign-affairs-minister-tells-diplomats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/days-of-direct-access-to-jonathan-is-over-foreign-affairs-minister-tells-diplomats\/","title":{"rendered":"Days Of Direct Access To Jonathan Is Over \u2013 Foreign Affairs Minister Tells Diplomats"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"messagecontent\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"messagebody\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>Foreign Affairs Minister, Amb. Aminu Wali, has stated that he would not tolerate situations where foreign missions in Nigeria bypass his ministry to gain direct access to the presidency.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>He spoke at his inaugural meeting with members of the diplomatic corps, where he also unveiled his agenda for the ministry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn line with diplomatic practice and protocol however, I shall take a dim view of abuse of access as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must be accorded its proper recognition and place as the official channel of communication with government,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA situation where diplomatic missions show disrespect to the exalted office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and our sovereignty by addressing themselves direct to that office, will not be condoned.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am sure you will agree with me that diplomacy must always be conducted on the basis universal practice of mutual respect, candour and sovereign equality,\u201d Wali warned.<\/p>\n<p>The minister disclosed that he would recreate a new era of Nigeria\u2019s foreign policy that would best serve the interest of the country and the people.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is not my intention to change the direction and content of Nigeria\u2019s foreign policy, which has stood the test of time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRather, I intend to recreate a new era of Nigeria\u2019s foreign policy by sharpening our focus on what will best serve the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians in our engagements with the outside world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is my intention to build on existing relations and to promote new partnerships and collaborative initiatives, centred on issues that are germane to Nigeria\u2019s national interest,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>He therefore sought the cooperation of the foreign diplomats in order to achieve his vision.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe success of this blue print requires closer cooperation with your various countries as well as collaboration and synergy with Ministries, Agencies and Departments of government at all levels in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am therefore confident that, together, we can achieve concrete foreign policy outcomes that will serve our collective aspirations for a brighter future for the people of Nigeria and a better world for all,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, he commended the support received from various missions and countries during Nigeria\u2019s centenary celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet me start by first expressing the profound appreciation of the Federal Government and the people of Nigeria for the unflinching support and cooperation that Nigeria has continued to enjoy with your various missions and countries, despite the challenges that we face as a country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe test of true friendship is the willingness to stay the course with partners at all times, including moments of adversity and challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Federal Government and Nigerians are therefore grateful for the messages of goodwill, solidarity and felicitation that were received from across the world during the recently-concluded.<\/p>\n<p>Daily Post.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Foreign Affairs Minister, Amb. 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