Bola Tinubu has arrived in Beijing, China, to commence his state visit, where he will also participate in the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit.
The summit, themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future,”
Dada Olusegun, who is The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media confirmed the Nigerian President arrival in a post on X.com on Sunday.
The visit is expected to focus on deepening diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and China
President Tinubu is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top government officials.
Minister of Works, David Umahi; the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani; and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, among other Nigerian and Chinese government officials received President Bola Tinubu
Recall that Chinese leader, President Xi Jinping had earlier invited Tinubu to pay a state visit to China in September.
According to the Presidency, the visit is expected to enhance economic collaboration and attract investments to Nigeria.
Tinubu will also meet with CEOs of 10 top Chinese corporations, which manage over $3 trillion in assets across sectors such as ICT, oil and gas, aluminum production, seaport development, finance, and satellite technology.
