President Buhari congratulates Russian President Putin, German Chancellor Merkel on re-election
President Muhammadu Buhari Buhari has extended “sincere congratulations” to President Vladimir Putin of Russia on his victory in his country’s recent presidential election.
He has also congratulated German Chancellor, Angela Merkel on her re-election for another term of office.
In a letter to the German leader, the President said he was “most delighted to learn of the successful conclusion of the inter-Party negotiations to form a new Government after the last election in Germany.”
A statement by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) said that President Buhari told Chancellor Merkel that her victory “is a testimony of your hard-work, competence and trust of the German people, qualities which are much admired in many parts of the world especially here in Africa.”
Stressing that “We greatly value your humanity and concern for refugees,” the Nigerian leader, on behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, wished his German counterpart and her new Cabinet, “a successful new term of office.”
According to President Buhari, “We look forward to greater cooperation between our two countries as we strive to confront shared challenges.”
In another letter on behalf of himself, the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the President Buhari told Russia’s Putin that “success for the fourth time in the election is a clear testimony of the confidence” Russians have in his leadership.
Another statement by Adesina said that President Buhari urged his Russian counterpart to “see this victory as a base to continue to promote international peace and stability.”
President Buhari assured President Putin of “Nigeria’s commitment to a stronger and mutually beneficial relation with the Russian Federation under your watch.”
He said he looked forward to continue working with the Russian leader “to strengthen our defence, trade and technical partnerships as well as promotion of private sector participation in all sectors of our economies.”
