Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar exchanged congratulatory messages on February 10, 2026, commemorating 55 years of diplomatic relations between their nations. The exchange highlighted enduring bilateral cooperation and plans to elevate strategic collaboration under their comprehensive partnership established in 2024.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized the resilience of China-Nigeria ties through shifting global dynamics. He noted strengthened political trust and practical cooperation across infrastructure, trade, and multilateral coordination, particularly through mechanisms like the China-Nigeria Intergovernmental Committee.
Tuggar reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to aligning with China’s foreign policy goals, describing Beijing as a “key strategic partner.” He linked bilateral progress to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, underscoring shared objectives in advancing Africa-Asia connectivity and South-South cooperation.
Both ministers pledged to leverage momentum from the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation outcomes, with Wang calling for intensified collaboration in emerging sectors like green energy and digital economy.
