Chinese Embassy in Nigeria Marks 77 Years of China
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria held a grand reception on September 24 to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The event took place at Transcorp Hilton in Abuja and was attended by over 600 guests, including Nigerian friends, members of the diplomatic corps, and overseas Chinese.
Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Dunhai Yu, reflected on China's achievements over the past 77 years and the positive developments in China-Africa and China-Nigeria relations. He expressed China's willingness to deepen strategic alignment with Nigeria and unlock the benefits of the Zero-Tariff Policy.
Ambassador Yu noted that he has completed two years in his role and praised the resilient spirit of the Nigerian people. He highlighted the significance of October 1, which marks both China's National Day and Nigeria's Independence Day.
The event also featured performances from artists from Hunan Province, showcasing cultural ties between the two nations.
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