Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today Tuesday January 19th in Abu Dhabi signed six agreements to enhance bilateral relations between them.
According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to
the President on Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina, the signing of the
agreements on trade, finance and judicial matters
was witnessed by Pres. Buhari and the Crown Prince of the
UAE, 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 United
Arab Emirates, 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.
The President
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 that 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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