Shettima pushes for Nigeria-Thailand ties beyond crude oil, rice
Vice President Shettima urges Nigeria and Thailand to expand their relationship beyond crude oil and rice, focusing on technology, agriculture, and renewab Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-pushes-for-nigeria-thailand-ties-beyond-crude-oil-rice/
Vice President Kashim Shettima recently urged Nigeria and Thailand to expand their bilateral relationship beyond crude oil and rice exports, focusing on technology, agriculture, commerce, and renewable energy. Shettima received a Thai delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Shettima highlighted Nigeria's potential as a market and investment destination, particularly in agriculture, ICT, renewable energy, and solid minerals, emphasizing the country's young population and workforce. Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister proposed a Thailand-Africa Initiative aimed at strengthening economic ties, business relations and people-to-people connections across Africa, with agriculture as a key focus area.
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