Xi, Macron Hold Talks in Beijing 

  President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday; Xi calls on China, France to expand cooperation in multiple areas China and France should seize opportunities and expand the scope of cooperation, President Xi Jinping said in his talks with French President Emmanuel MacronContinue Reading

Russian Embassy Hosts Reception to Mark 65 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Nigeria

  By Lawal Sale The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Abuja has held a reception on Tuesday to commemorate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Nigeria. The event brought together officials from top government officials, members of Parliament, representatives of the business community, cultural figures andContinue Reading

Xi and Trump Hold Phone Conversation

  Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China and the United States should keep up the momentum in ties, and keep moving forward in the right direction on the basis of equality, respect and mutual benefit. Xi made the remarks while speaking with U.S. President Donald Trump onContinue Reading

Russia, Nigeria Mark 65 Years of Diplomatic Relations

  By Lawal Sale The Russian Federation has congratulated the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. In an official congratulatory message signed by Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s foreign affairs minister and addressedContinue Reading

S. African President Rejects Handing Over G20 Presidency to U.S. Junior Diplomat

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected handing over the Group of 20 (G20) presidency to a low-ranking U.S. diplomat, the president’s office said, amid escalating diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and Washington. “The President will not hand over to a charge d’affaires,” presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya wrote on social mediaContinue Reading