Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday said the late former President Muhammadu Buhari was highly respected in the international community.
Jinping, in his condolence letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinunu also hailed the late president for his dedication to exploring developmental paths that suited the country’s condition.
The Chinese president, in the letter expressed his condolences to the government and people of Nigeria.
He said that Buhari as an important leader dedicated himself to exploring a development path suited to his country’s national conditions, made outstanding contributions to national unity and progress, and was highly respected in the international community.
‘’Buhari steadfastly upheld friendship with China, actively promoted the Nigeria-China friendship and China-Africa cooperation, Jinping said, adding that his passing represents a tremendous loss to the Nigerian people and the loss of a dear friend to the Chinese people.”
“China highly values the development of its relations with Nigeria and is willing to work with the Nigerian side to consistently move forward the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership,” Jinping said.
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