A meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the United State Department representative from President Donald Trump\u2019s administration was held last Thursday in Paris, to discuss a strategic economic and security partnership between Nigeria, Africa, and the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that Mr. Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor on Africa in Trump\u2019s administration led the delegation and the discussion was anchored on mutual respect, prosperity, and regional stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him: \u201cThe US State Department rep conveyed President Trump\u2019s strong interest in deepening direct engagement with Nigeria as a cornerstone of US relations with Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe US wanted to work closely with President Tinubu to expand American investment in Nigeria and Africa, support energy and infrastructure development, and align trade and job creation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoth sides discussed actionable support and shared their perspectives on regional peace, particularly in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and across the Sahel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s advisor recognised Nigeria\u2019s regional and continental leadership and supported President Tinubu\u2019s interventions to stabilise key African regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPresident Tinubu reiterated Nigeria\u2019s readiness to build productive alliances with the United States, centred on transparency, opportunity, mutual respect and outcomes that strengthen Africa\u2019s place in the global economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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