President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday arrived in Beijing,
China at about 17.30hours (local time).
China's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Li Yucheng and
Nigeria's Ambassador to the country, Alhaji Aminu Wali was
on hand at the Capital Airport in Beijing to welcome Mr.
Jonathan, who was accompanied by his wife, Dame
Patience Jonathan.
The President's arrival marked the beginning of his five-day
state visit to the Asian country during which several new
agreements would be signed to boost bilateral cooperation
between the two countries, particularly in defence, finance,
trade, agriculture and communications.
A statement signed by the Special Adviser (Media and
Publicity) to the President, Dr. Reuben Abati reads: "The
President would be formally welcomed to China on
Wednesday by President Xi Jinping at a grand ceremony
scheduled to hold at the Great Hall of the People.
"Thereafter, the two leaders and their official delegations
would hold bilateral talks at the end of which new
agreements and memoranda of understanding would be
signed.
"These include an agreement on defence cooperation
between Nigeria and China, and an agreement on Economic
and Technical Cooperation. Others are: an Agreement on
Finance for the Zungeru Power Plant and Airport Terminals;
and an Agreement on Mutual Visa Exemption for Holders of
Diplomatic and Official Passports."
"At the conclusion of the signing ceremony, President Jonathan and the
First Lady would attend a state banquet to be given in their honour by
President Jinping and his
spouse," the statement added.
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