Nigeria
and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Tuesday in Abu Dhabi signed six
agreements to enhance bilateral relations between them.
The
signing of the agreements on trade, finance and judicial matters was
witnessed by President Muhammadu Buhari and the Crown Prince of the
United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun and the UAE Minister of State for Financial
Affairs, Obaid Attayar signed the Avoidance of Double Taxation
Agreement, while the Minister of Trade and Investment, Mr Okechukwu
Enelamah signed the Agreement on Trade Promotion and Protection with the
UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs.
The
Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and his counterpart in the United
Arab Emirates, Sultan Bin Saeed Albadi signed the Judicial Agreements on
Extradition, Transfer of Sentenced Persons, Mutual Legal Assistance on
Criminal Matters, and Mutual Legal Assistance on Criminal and Commercial
Matters, which includes the recovery and repatriation of stolen wealth.
At
a reception after the signing of the agreements, President Buhari
reiterated his commitment to fighting corruption and restoring Nigeria's
dignity in the comity of nations.
The
President also urged all Islamic countries to support the fight against
terrorism in Nigeria and denounce the atrocities of Boko Haram as
un-Islamic and against the teachings of the Holy Prophet.
In
his remarks, Crown Prince Zayed Al Nahyan said that the relationship
between Nigeria and the UAE will be strengthened by President Buhari's
visit and the signing of the agreements.
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