President Muhammadu Buhari said Wednesday that his administration looked forward to strengthen existing cordial relationship with the United States.
Buhari gave this assurance on a day Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as US President and Vice-president respectively.
He expressed hope that their presidency would mark a strong point of cooperation and support for Nigeria as well as the African continent.
A statement signed by his Senior SpecialAssistant, Garba Shehu, reported the President Buhari to have congratulated the leaders, and entire country on the successful transition, “which marks an important historical inflection point for democracy as a system of government and for the global community as a whole.”
According to the statement: “We look forward to the Biden presidency with great hope and optimism for strengthening of existing cordial relationships, working together to tackle global terrorism, climate change, poverty and improvement of economic ties and expansion of trade.
“We hope that this will be an era of great positivity between our two nations, as we jointly address issues of mutual interest.”
The statement further said that “President Buhari and all Nigerians rejoice with President Joe Biden, sharing the proud feeling that the first woman elected Vice President of the United States has an African and Asian ancestry.”
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