China has reiterated its commitment to support Nigeria in its quest to safeguard peace and stability in the country and West Africa.
The Military Attaché to the Chinese mission in Nigeria, Snr. Col. Wang Runxu, reaffirmed the Chinese government’s commitment in Abuja on Thursday night at the 88th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
Wang said Nigeria and China shared healthy relations military as shown in the training opportunities extended to Nigeria military by their Chinese
counterparts.
counterparts.
“In the military area, the friendship exchange and pragmatic cooperation between PLA and Nigerian Armed Forces are fruitful.
“For years PLA provided Nigerian military personnel with opportunities to participate in training courses at different levels in China.
“At the same time the military trade cooperation has been raised to a higher level,” he said.
He expressed hopes that the cooperation would help in the development of Nigeria’s security apparatus. “We believe that this growth in collaboration will help Nigeria’s military to strengthen its capacity and capability in safeguarding peace and maintaining stability in Nigerian and the West African region.
“This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment that strategic partnership. We are confident that the comprehensive cooperation between the two countries will be strengthened to new heights.”
Also speaking, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai, who was represented by Major General Edward Nze, reiterated the readiness of the Nigerian Army to work with and share experiences with PLA.
“The Nigerian Army will continue to work with the PLA because you have been a great pillar to our fight.
“We thank you for all of your assistance in fighting insurgency and we are willing to look at further areas of cooperation and what Nigeria can also offer to the PLA,” he noted.
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