Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday signed six agreements to enhance bilateral relations between them.
The
signing of the agreements on trade, finance and judicial matters,
according to a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on
Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, was witnessed by President Muhammadu
Buhari and the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed
Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi
Adeosun and the UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs, Obaid
Attayar signed the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement, while the
Minister of Trade and Investment, Mr. Okechukwu Enelamah signed the
Agreement on Trade Promotion and Protection with the UAE Minister of
State for Financial Affairs.
The Minister of Justice, Abubakar
Malami and his counterpart in the UAE, Sultan Bin Saeed Albadi signed
the Judicial Agreements on Extradition, Transfer of Sentenced Persons,
Mutual Legal Assistance on Criminal Matters, and Mutual Legal Assistance
on Criminal and Commercial Matters, which includes the recovery and
repatriation of stolen wealth.
At a reception after the signing
of the agreements, President Buhari reiterated his commitment to
fighting corruption and restoring Nigeria’s dignity in the comity of
nations.
He also urged all Islamic countries to support
the fight against terrorism in Nigeria and denounce the atrocities of
Boko Haram as un-Islamic and against the teachings of the Holy Prophet.
In
his remarks, Crown Prince Zayed Al Nahyan said the relationship between
Nigeria and the UAE will be strengthened by President Buhari’s visit
and the signing of the agreements.
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