President Bola Tinubu will have a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as he begins his official trip to Beijing, People’s Republic of China, on Thursday, according to the Presidency.
According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in China, the President will meet with President Xi Jinping and will hold meetings with Chinese business leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
While in Beijing, President Tinubu, who will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, will sign memorandums of understanding and lead an African presentation at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit.
The President’s agenda includes visits to major corporations, such as Huawei Technologies and the China Railway and Construction Corporation (CRCC).
The engagement with CRCC is aimed at expediting the completion of the Ibadan to Abuja segment of the Lagos to Kano high-speed rail line, which reflects Tinubu’s commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s infrastructure and economic growth.
