One day after his inauguration, the South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has engaged Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu in a meeting in the country.
In a post, President Tinubu disclosed that the two leaders discussed extensively on various issues, including on various levels of cooperation.
Writing on his official X account, President Tinubu said, “I had the honor of attending President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration in Pretoria yesterday (Wednesday), and today (Thursday) I met with him for a bilateral meeting.
“Our discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and enhancing the economic ties between Nigeria and South Africa.”
According to President Tinubu, Ramaphosa’s warm welcome and dedication to mutual respect and cooperation reflect the depth of the relationship that exists between the two countries.
“We intend working together to address our countries’ challenges through robust trade and economic strategies, and I am hopeful that we can lead our nations towards increased prosperity and unity. Looking forward to collaborating at this crucial juncture for the progress of our continent,” President Tinubu stated.