Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Nigerian President Buhari

The Secretary noted the longstanding relationship between the Nigerian and American people and underscored the themes of the April 30 official working visit of President Buhari to the White House 

WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, May 18, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesperson
For Immediate Release
May 17, 2018
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:

On May 17, Secretary Pompeo called Nigerian President Buhari. The Secretary noted the longstanding relationship between the Nigerian and American people and underscored the themes of the April 30 official working visit of President Buhari to the White House. He recognized Nigerian leadership across the African continent on priorities we share: countering terrorism and other threats to peace and security, creating economic opportunity, fighting corruption, and advancing democracy and stability. The Secretary welcomed continued cooperation in advancing our nations’ mutual prosperity.

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