August 01, (THEWILL) – The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has commended the bilateral relations between Nigeria and China, pointing out that it is a profound and enduring relationship that has grown significantly over the years with both nations working together to pursue common interests in addressing common challenges.
A statement issued on Thursday, by Mati Ali, Personal Assistant and Publicity to the Minister, said Badaru made the commendation during the 97th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army at the Chinese Embassy, Abuja.
He commended the PLA’s enduring resilience, strength, discipline, and dedication, which have transformed it into a formidable force for safeguarding China’s sovereignty and development.
“In the realm of defence and security, our cooperation has been instrumental in fostering mutual understanding and enhancing our collective capacity to tackle regional and global threats,” he said.
Badaru also emphasised the robust partnership, particularly in defence and military cooperation, in areas of experience/knowledge sharing and training/technology transfers, saying they have been a cornerstone of both nations’ shared efforts to build a stronger and more capable military institution.
He highlighted the significant milestone in the history of the People’s Republic of China and praised the PLA’s evolution into a modern and technologically advanced military force.
The Minister reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening the bonds of friendship and cooperation, particularly in defence and military cooperation, and called for collective action to address contemporary hybrid challenges.
The Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to the PLA on its significant anniversary and expressed gratitude for the friendship gesture.
