president buhari in Spain for a three day visit

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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Madrid, Spain, on a three day visit at the invitation of the Spanish President, Pedro Sanchez.

President Buhari, who was welcomed by top Spanish government officials and the leadership of the Nigerian Embassy in Spain, is officially visiting Spain for the first time since the inception of his administration seven years ago.

Mr Femi Adesina, on Tuesday, during his engagements with both leaders, said the Nigerian President would discuss issues of mutual interest to both countries which would expectedly result in the signing of Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding on a wide range of topics geared towards further enhancing the bilateral relations between the two nations

Such areas, according to him, include Extradition and transfer of convicted persons, Mutual Legal Assistance, Cultural Matters, Cooperation towards fighting crime and enhancing security, as well as issues affecting dependants of diplomatic staff.

Also on the agenda are Cooperation on Energy, Trade and Investment, Transportation, Public Health and Sports Development.

While in Madrid, President Buhari will also meet with the Head of State of the Spanish nation, His Majesty King Felipe VI and afterwards return to Nigeria on June 3rd.

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