President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília during a state visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Brazil.
The historic meeting, marked by warm exchanges and mutual commitments, signals a new chapter in economic, cultural, and diplomatic cooperation between the two nations.
The leaders discussed key areas of collaboration, including trade, agriculture, energy, and aviation.
A significant highlight was the announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish direct flight routes between Nigeria and Brazil, a move expected to boost tourism, business, and cultural exchanges.
President Tinubu, speaking at a joint press conference, emphasized the importance of South-South cooperation, stating, “Nigeria and Brazil share a vision for progress and prosperity.
This partnership will open new avenues for our people, from trade opportunities to shared innovations in agriculture and renewable energy.”
He also praised Brazil’s advancements in ethanol production, expressing interest in replicating similar initiatives in Nigeria to address energy challenges.
President Lula reciprocated the optimism, highlighting Nigeria’s role as a leading economic power in Africa.
“Brazil and Nigeria are brothers in the global south. Together, we can tackle common challenges like food security and climate change while fostering economic growth,” Lula said, referencing discussions on Brazil’s expertise in agribusiness and Nigeria’s potential in the sector.
The meeting comes as part of Tinubu’s two-nation tour, which also includes a visit to Japan for the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development.
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