Buhari and Trump tackle media on Monday in Washington (photograph credit score: state home)
The United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo known as Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and reaffirmed the connection between the U.S. and Nigeria, U.S. Department of State, mentioned.
Spokesperson for the Department, Ms Heather Nauert, mentioned Pompeo, in the course of the name, additionally underscored Buhari’s go to to the U.S. on April 30, and recognised Nigeria’s management in Africa.
Nauert mentioned: “On May 17, Secretary Pompeo known as Nigerian President Buhari.
“The Secretary famous the longstanding relationship between the Nigerian and American folks and underscored the themes of the April 30 official working go to of President Buhari to the White House.
“He acknowledged Nigerian management throughout the African continent on priorities we share: countering terrorism and different threats to peace and safety, creating financial alternative, combating corruption, and advancing democracy and stability.
“The Secretary welcomed continued cooperation in advancing our nations’ mutual prosperity.”
recollects that Buhari visited the U.S. on April 30 on the invitation of President Donald Trump, and held bilateral conferences with the U.S. counterpart on the White House.