Yemi Obafemi
The Ambassador of China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has reaffirmed China’s commitment to supporting Nigeria in combating terrorism and maintaining internal stability.
Dunhai made this known after a meeting with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja.
In a statement shared on his official X handle, the Chinese envoy “China is willing to continue supporting Nigeria in combating terrorism and maintaining domestic stability.”
He highlighted the growing partnership between both nations, noting that practical cooperation has yielded “fruitful outcomes” since President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to China and attendance at the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) last year.
“Since President Tinubu’s attendance at the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and his state visit to China last year, practical cooperation between our two countries across various fields has yielded fruitful outcomes, effectively supporting Nigeria’s socioeconomic development and the improvement of people’s livelihoods,” Dunhai said.
He emphasized China’s stance on non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs, adding that Beijing opposes the use of religion or human rights as a pretext for foreign intervention.
“As a comprehensive strategic partner of Nigeria, China firmly supports the Nigerian government in leading its people to a development path that fits Nigeria’s national realities.
“We oppose any country’s interference in other countries’ internal affairs under the pretext of religion and human rights. We oppose the wanton threat of sanction and use of force,” the ambassador stated.
