Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea sign agreement on joint security patrols
Wed Mar 16, 2016 01:18:pm National
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Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea yesterday signed an agreement on the establishment of a combined Maritime Policing and Security Patrol Committee.
The conclusion and signing of the agreement in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, is expected to enhance security in the Gulf of Guinea and help curb maritime crimes such as piracy, crude oil theft, sabotage of oil rigs and arms smuggling.
According to a communiqué issued at the end of Buhari's visit to Malabo, both countries also agreed to discuss greater cooperation on oil and gas production and a bilateral trade agreement.
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It was further agreed that the dormant Nigeria-Equatorial Guinea Joint Commission will be revived and empowered to strength bilateral relations between both countries.
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Buhari and his host, President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, expressed satisfaction with the atmosphere of trust and solidarity that now exists between their countries.
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In their talks during the two-day visit, the two leaders discussed sub-regional, regional and international issues including terrorism, violent extremism and the state of the global economy, especially as it affects Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea.
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They also discussed the crises in some African countries and efforts by the African Union to achieve peace, stability and progress across the continent.
Buhari has returned to Abuja, according to an Aso Rock statement issued by presidential spokesman,
Garba Shehu.
The conclusion and signing of the agreement in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, is expected to enhance security in the Gulf of Guinea and help curb maritime crimes such as piracy, crude oil theft, sabotage of oil rigs and arms smuggling.
According to a communiqué issued at the end of Buhari's visit to Malabo, both countries also agreed to discuss greater cooperation on oil and gas production and a bilateral trade agreement.
"Ž
It was further agreed that the dormant Nigeria-Equatorial Guinea Joint Commission will be revived and empowered to strength bilateral relations between both countries.
"Ž
Buhari and his host, President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, expressed satisfaction with the atmosphere of trust and solidarity that now exists between their countries.
"Ž
In their talks during the two-day visit, the two leaders discussed sub-regional, regional and international issues including terrorism, violent extremism and the state of the global economy, especially as it affects Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea.
"Ž
They also discussed the crises in some African countries and efforts by the African Union to achieve peace, stability and progress across the continent.
Buhari has returned to Abuja, according to an Aso Rock statement issued by presidential spokesman,
Garba Shehu.
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