President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, received the special envoy of the Amir of the State of Qatar at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Other members of the delegation included Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Bin Thamer Al Thani, and the Qatari Ambassador to Nigeria, Ali Ghanem Al-Hajri.
The State House said Friday’s visit is part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Qatar, with discussions focusing on economic cooperation, investment opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
Tinubu was joined by key government officials during the meeting, including his Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; and Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite.
The Presidency is yet to reveal details of the discussions. However, the visit is considered a continuation of high-level diplomatic engagements aimed at deepening Nigeria’s economic and diplomatic ties with the Gulf states.
