Posted by Amarachi on Wed 22nd Jan, 2025 - tori.ng
The three leaders discussed the need for Africa to harness the international trade protocols for the development of the continent, through strategic diplomatic actions.
Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima and Botswana's President, Duma Boko, held a bilateral meeting on Tuesday, January 21, where areas of mutual interest between both countries were discussed.
Senator Shettima also discussed with World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
The meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, was part of Nigeria’s commitment to fostering stronger intra-African relations and economic cooperation.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of leveraging their countries’ strengths to promote mutual growth and development.
The Vice President, who congratulated President Duma Boko on his election victory, called for deeper partnerships and collaborations between African nations, saying it is time Africa united and presented a common front on interests regarding the continent.
During the meeting, Vice President Shettima welcomed the Director General of the WTO, Okonjo-Iweala, introducing her to the Botswana President.
The Vice President commended Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s exceptional achievements, describing her as one of Africa’s finest.
The three leaders discussed the need for Africa to harness the international trade protocols for the development of the continent, through strategic diplomatic actions.
Other areas of interest discussed between the two leaders included trade, investment and strengthening of diplomatic ties.