Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Israel with concurrent accreditation to Cyprus, Nkechi Ufochukwu, has offered her Letters of Credence to Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides.
According to an announcement issued on Saturday by the Nigerian Embassy in Israel, the ceremony passed off on Friday on the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, consistent with diplomatic custom.
The occasion additionally marked the official begin of Ufochukwu’s tour of obligation as Nigeria’s principal envoy to Cyprus.
She conveyed the fraternal greetings of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to Mr Christodoulides and pledged to enhance relations between the 2 international locations throughout her tour of obligation.
Mr Christodoulides welcomed Ms Ufochukwu and reaffirmed the deep and enduring friendship between Cyprus and Nigeria.
He stated the 2 international locations share ties of friendship born of historic experiences, frequent ideas and enduring hyperlinks between their peoples.
He stated Cyprus totally understands Nigeria’s vital function in West Africa and throughout the continent, in addition to its contribution to regional dialogue, cooperation, integration and stability.
He assured her that the Cypriot authorities stands prepared to work intently with Nigeria to advance diplomatic relations in areas of mutual curiosity.
These embody the economic system, commerce and funding, training and political dialogue, whereas tackling frequent challenges bilaterally and multilaterally.
The presentation of the Letters of Credence is a big milestone in bilateral relations and a proper accreditation to carry out representational duties.
It additionally serves because the official channel of communication between Abuja and Nicosia.
(NAN)
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