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The Chinese government on Saturday announced visa exemption for Nigerian diplomats and senior government officials with effect from Feb.1 says outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Deng Boqing, on Saturday in Lagos.
“We all know that visa issue is very important for the purpose of promoting our countries’ relations.
“We have, therefore, decided to offer visa exemption for Nigerian diplomats and senior government officials in a first phase.
“In the future, we will also be working with the Nigerian government to simplify other citizens’ visa application process.
“China is prepared to promote people-to-people interaction between the two countries.’’
The Chinese ambassador advised Nigerian and Chinese business communities to be friendly in promoting business interaction between them.
He said Chinese investors’ planned to increase their Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria in the New Year and beyond.
Deng said trade between both countries increased by 25 per cent in the last three years.
The Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Prof. Bola Akinterinwa, urged the Chinese government to also facilitate visa processes for Nigerian businessmen and women.
“We all know that visa issue is very important for the purpose of promoting our countries’ relations.
“We have, therefore, decided to offer visa exemption for Nigerian diplomats and senior government officials in a first phase.
“In the future, we will also be working with the Nigerian government to simplify other citizens’ visa application process.
“China is prepared to promote people-to-people interaction between the two countries.’’
The Chinese ambassador advised Nigerian and Chinese business communities to be friendly in promoting business interaction between them.
He said Chinese investors’ planned to increase their Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria in the New Year and beyond.
Deng said trade between both countries increased by 25 per cent in the last three years.
The Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Prof. Bola Akinterinwa, urged the Chinese government to also facilitate visa processes for Nigerian businessmen and women.