By Our Reporter
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has begun his two-day visit to France, with both countries seeking increased economic cooperation.
During the historic visit, the host country is expected to seek to strengthen ties with English-speaking nations of Africa.
President Tinubu with his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, were welcomed to the Élysée Palace on Thursday, by their host, President Emmanuel Macron of France and his wife, Brigitte Macron.
The two national anthems were rendered in the courtyard of one of Paris’s landmarks, the historic Invalides Memorial Complex, indicating the beginning of a visit aimed at encouraging economic partnerships between Nigeria and France.
At a joint press conference, President Tinubu spoke about the nuggets of security and boosting of the economy as well as other common concerns affecting the West African region.
The Nigerian Leader also spoke to the leaps and bounds of progress recorded in the fight against insecurity by the Nigerian government.
President Tinubu’s first official State visit to Paris marked the trip as the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in more than two decades to France.
At the press conference, President Macron sought for “renewal” between Paris and Africa.
President Macron said the visit has afforded the two sides opportunities to deepen the already dynamic relationship between France and Nigeria.