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COLOMBIAN VICE PRESIDENT ARRIVES IN ABUJA ON OFFICIAL VISIT

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  CapitalTimesNews / 3 months
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The Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, Her Excellency, Francia Márquez, has arrived in Abuja on a 3-day official visit to Nigeria. She was accompanied by her spouse, Mr. Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoró, and was received on arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by several senior government officials. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications, in a statement, revealed that Nkwocha said the visit is expected to deepen diplomatic and strategic relations between Nigeria and Colombia. “The visit is expected to deepen diplomatic and strategic relations between Nigeria and Colombia as well as enhance collaboration in areas of mutual interest, including governance, trade, agriculture, energy, education, and security, among others,” Nkwocha stated. Nkwocha disclosed that the Colombian Vice President is accompanied by cabinet ministers, top government officials, and business sector leaders who will engage their Nigerian counterparts in discussions around key areas aimed at strengthening ties between both countries. The visit will feature a plenary session, a Nigeria-Colombia Business Forum, government-to-government bilateral meetings, and side events, including a summit on Artificial Intelligence. A key highlight of the visit is the signing of Memoranda of Understanding in strategic areas of the economy, including women empowerment, trade, aviation, manufacturing, agriculture, and culture, among others. Nkwocha said the visit will provide opportunities for both countries to explore areas of mutual interest and strengthen their relationship.