President Muhammadu Buhari has described as important the relationship between Nigeria and Kuwait, not only at the bilateral level, but also as members of the Organisation of Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC).
According to his media aide, Mallam Garba Shehu, the president made the remark in Abuja on Tuesday at an audience with the outgoing Ambassador of the State of Kuwait, Dr. Abdulaziz Alsharrah, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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The president, while thanking the outgoing ambassador for promoting good relations between Nigeria and the State of Kuwait, said he hoped that the cordial relations would translate into more active cooperation between the two countries.
Ambassador Alsharrah, who thanked the government and people of Nigeria for maintaining good relations with his country, noted that there was still room to grow the relations.
He said he found his five-year tour of duty in Nigeria very rewarding and extended his country’s invitation to President Buhari for an official visit.
