President Muhammadu Buhari has extended appreciation to Jordan’s leader, King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein for his country’s support to Nigeria in the fight against terrorism.
He assured the King that Jordan’s investment in Nigeria’s peace and security would always be remembered.
A statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Saturday, said the president made the commendation during a meeting with King Abdullah II.
According to him, the two leaders met on the sideline of the World Economic Forum on Middle East and North Africa holding in Dead Sea, Jordan.
The statement quoted the President as saying the support and encouragement from Jordan helped the Nigerian military to degrade terrorism even as he stressed the need for both countries to strengthen trade relations by exploring areas of competitive advantage.
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In his response, the King Abdullah II was quoted as saying his country would continue to support Nigeria with hardware to ensure that the “global war against terrorism is successfully prosecuted.’’
He assured that the long term bilateral relations between the two countries would be strengthened in trade and innovative ideas that will benefit citizens.
The statement also disclosed that President Buhari met with the Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of Saudi Aramco, Khalid A. Al-Falih and he assured the minister of Nigeria committment to the terms of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, especially on the quota system.
“We have been working together at OPEC over the years and we know the importance of keeping to all agreed terms,’’ he was quoted as saying.
The Saudi Arabian minister congratulated the President for winning re-election for a second term, assuring him that Saudi Arabia would continue to support Nigeria in its effort to maintain peace and ensure prosperity for the citizens.