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Joly to Host Nigerian Counterpart May 9 to Discuss Bilateral Ties, Global Affairs Canada Says
Joly to Host Nigerian Counterpart May 9 to Discuss Bilateral Ties, Global Affairs Canada Says
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly will host her Nigerian counterpart Yusuf Maitama Tuggar during his official visit to... 09.05.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The Nigerian Foreign Minister will stay in Ottawa from May 9-10 during his first visit to the Canadian capital, Global Affairs Canada said in a statement. The ministers will also discuss global challenges and opportunities, GAC said. Discussion on ways to ensure that African states play a more prominent role in international organization are also expected to take place, the statement added. Tuggar is scheduled to meet with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Robert Oliphant as well as other Canadian officials, according to the statement.
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Joly to Host Nigerian Counterpart May 9 to Discuss Bilateral Ties, Global Affairs Canada Says
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly will host her Nigerian counterpart Yusuf Maitama Tuggar during his official visit to Ottawa this week, Global Affairs Canada said on Wednesday.
The
Nigerian Foreign Minister will stay in Ottawa from May 9-10 during his first visit to the Canadian capital, Global Affairs Canada said in a statement.
"Minister Joly and Minister Tuggar will discuss their countries' relations both as bilateral and multilateral partners as well as Nigeria’s role and influence in West Africa," the statement said.
The ministers will also discuss global challenges and opportunities, GAC said. Discussion on ways to ensure that African states play a more prominent role in international organization are also expected to take place, the statement added.
Tuggar is scheduled to meet with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Robert Oliphant as well as other
Canadian officials, according to the statement.