The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has reaffirmed China’s dedication to deepening its partnership with Nigeria, as trade between the two nations exceeded $20bn in 2024.

Speaking at the Chinese New Year of the Snake celebration in Abuja, on Saturday, Dunhai highlighted Nigeria’s significance on the African and global stage.

Dunhai pointed to the strengthening of bilateral ties, elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership following President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to China.

He identified cultural and people-to-people exchanges as vital components of the relationship, which were celebrated during the annual Spring Festival Temple Fair.

The year 2025 is going to be a big year for China and Nigeria. This is because last year, President Bola Tinubu paid a state visit to China, and the two presidents agreed to elevate our bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership and one of the pillars for this relationship is the very close people-to-people and cultural exchange.

We look forward to working with people from all walks of life in Nigeria to materialise the very important consensus we reached between our two heads of state and bring our two countries’ cooperation to a new level.

We look forward to working with Nigeria to implement the 10 Action Partnerships and bring tangible benefits to the people of both nations,” he stated.

Both Nigeria and China boast rich and diverse cultures, with deep historical roots that resonate through our contemporary contexts. Moreover, the goodwill that China has extended towards Nigeria in various sectors, particularly in culture and tourism, has been instrumental in enhancing our bilateral relationship.

He concluded, “We envision a future where our cultural interactions flourish, creating a network of shared experiences that benefit both nations

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