By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter
ACTIVATION OF mechanisms to deepen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda has been agreed by President Bola Tinubu and President Paul Kagame, following talks in Kigali, Rwanda.
JKNewsMedia.com reports that upon arrival in Kigali for the Africa CEO Forum, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met President Paul Kagame at the Urugwiro Presidential Villa, where both leaders emphasised the importance of reviving the Joint Permanent Ministerial Commission (JPMC), originally signed in 2021, as a platform for advancing shared objectives. They also agreed that Nigeria should host the next meeting of the Commission.
On consular matters, President Tinubu stated that Nigeria will seriously consider reciprocating Rwanda’s 30 day visa free status for Nigerians in the spirit of Pan Africanism.
The two Presidents also discussed the activation of pending Memoranda of Understanding in tourism, Illicit Drugs, and anti-corruption, underscoring President Tinubu’s commitment to inter African integration, mutual respect, and shared prosperity.
They further exchanged ideas towards operationalising the African Continental Free Trade Agreement between both countries, with both leaders remaining steadfast in their support for the agreement.
Nigeria, which last year established an air cargo corridor with Uganda Airways, is now in discussions with RwandAir to facilitate greater export opportunities for Nigerian businesses across the continent.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, stated that the Africa CEO Forum begins tomorrow.
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