President Tinubu has sought direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has called for the establishment of direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil as a key step towards strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.
This Nigeria news platform understands that President Tinubu made this call during a meeting with the newly appointed Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Jose Areias, on Thursday in Abuja.
This disclosure is contained in a statement released by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
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The statement added that, while receiving the Letter of Credence from the Brazilian Ambassador, President Tinubu reiterated his earlier discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on this matter, which took place in February on the sidelines of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
This initiative is expected to enhance economic collaboration and cultural exchange, further deepening the long-standing ties between Nigeria and Brazil.
“President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja urged the newly appointed Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Jose Areias, to prioritize the establishment of direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil.
“Receiving the Letter of Credence from the Brazilian Ambassador, President Tinubu reiterated his discussions with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil on the matter, in February, on the margins of the African Union Summit, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,” the statement read in part.
President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Brazil, highlighting the deep cultural and economic connections between the two nations.
He encouraged Brazilian Ambassador Carlos Jose Areias to explore Nigeria’s economic opportunities, particularly in dairy farming and emphasized the agreement with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to boost economic cooperation.
Ambassador Areias, in turn, expressed President Lula’s anticipation of welcoming President Tinubu to the G20 Summit in November 2024 and invited Nigeria to join the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, a key initiative of Brazil’s G20 presidency.
He also pledged to enhance trade relations, noting that Africa, especially Nigeria, remains a top priority for Brazil.
