By Fatima Zahra Muhammad
ASHENEWS reports that the federal government has pledged its readiness to deepen existing bilateral relations with the Republic of Cuba.
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima stated this ahead of the G77+China Leaders’ Summit starting Friday.
A statement issued by Olusola Abiola, Director Information at the Office of the Vice President said Shettima stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Vice President of Cuba, Salvador Valdez Mesa at the Palace De Revolution in Havana.
The Vice President who convened President Tinubu’s commitment to deepening their mutual relations also reiterated the need to re-commit to future relations.
“our relationship has been very excellent over the years and this relations needs to be strengthened and upscaled.
“We hold Cuba in high esteem especially your commitment to us in Africa.
“our relationship has been very excellent over the years and this relations needs to be strengthened and upscaled.
“This is why I came with Ministers of Agriculture and that of Science, Technology and Innovation to explore future areas of partnership.”
The Vice President stressed the need to explore opportunities in Science, Technology and Innovation as well as the agriculture sector.
On his part, the Vice President of Cuba lauded Nigeria’s leadership role in Africa and the world.
He said Cuba takes its relations with Nigeria very seriously, noting that the support to Africa in past decades is due to the fact that Cuba considers itself as an African State.
He thus expressed his country’s readiness to explore new areas of collaboration with Nigeria in such sectors such as health, biodiversity and agriculture.
He also thanked Nigeria for its participation at the upcoming Summit saying “we attach great importance to your presence here.”
