Thread by @NGRPresident

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT BUHARI ARRIVES SOUTH AFRICA FOR STATE VISIT, BI-NATIONAL COMMISSION

#Thread

President @MBuhari Wednesday arrived in Pretoria, South Africa for a state visit and 9th meeting of Bi-National Commission, which will for the first time witness participation of the two Heads of State after an elevation. #PMBinSA

The President's plane arrived in the South African Air force Base, Waterkloof, at 9.10pm, and he was received by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor and Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu.
#PMBinSA

The Bi-National Commission meeting was elevated to the level of Presidents' participation,following the strategic position of the two economies in Africa & need for stronger relations, & President @MBuhari & his host, President @CyrilRamaphosa, will co-chair the meeting Thursday.

Before the meeting, which will be held at the Union Building, both Presidents will have a tête-à-tête to discuss issues of mutual interests relating to the welfare of citizens, and expanding economic and cultural ties.
#PMBinSA

SSA to the President, Media & Publicity, @GarShehu, said the visit will enable more harmonious relations between the two largest economies in Africa, & open up more frontiers of opportunities for prosperity by encouraging more exchange and investments, especially for Nigerians.

.@GarShehu said 32 agreements and Memoranda Of Understanding (MoU) had been signed at the Bi-National Commission, which will be mutually beneficial to both nations, adding that the meeting will provide an opportunity to review progress. #PMBinSA

“President @MBuhari is on a state visit to South Africa. While in South Africa, the two leaders will review a number of issues in our Bi-National Commission, including issues that affect citizens,” @GarShehu said. #PMBinSA

President @MBuhari will hold an interactive meeting with Nigerians in South Africa before returning to Abuja. //

#PMBinSA