Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates
(UAE) today Tuesday January 19th in Abu Dhabi signed six bi-lateral 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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