The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, gave the promise during a meeting with Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar.

Yu noted that through the joint efforts of both sides, the China-Nigeria comprehensive strategic partnership has entered the fast-track.

He noted that the Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development demonstrate China’s commitment to expanding high-standard opening-up and sharing development opportunities with all countries.

He added that China and Nigeria have always understood and supported each other on issues concerning each other’s core interests, stressing that China also supports Nigeria’s efforts to combat terrorism.

He said: “China is ready to work with Nigeria to implement zero-tariff treatment for Nigerian exports at an early date, and to make good preparations for the activities celebrating the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries and the 2026 China-Africa Year of Cultural Exchanges.

He added that: “These endeavours will consolidate strategic mutual trust between the two countries, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and deliver greater benefits to the two peoples.

Tuggar reiterated that China is Nigeria’s comprehensive strategic partner, and Nigeria attaches great importance to developing relations with China.

He thanked China for its active support for Nigeria’s economic and social development.

He reiterated that Nigeria firmly adheres to the one-China principle and is ready to strengthen synergy of development strategies with China, expand cooperation in areas such as manufacturing, trade and investment, and take bilateral relations to new heights. (AriseNews TV)