President Buhari with L-R: Regine Hess Deputy Head of Mission of Germany to Nigeria, H.E. Michael Zenner, the outgoing Ambassador and Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama as President Buhari receives in farewell audience, H.E. Michael Zenner, the outgoing Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Nigeria in Statehouse on 21st July 2016
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President Muhammadu Buhari will embark on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from October 13 to 15, 2016, the presidency said in a statement on Wednesday.
Spokesman Femi Adesina, said in Berlin, “President Buhari, will confer with Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel on issues of shared interests between Nigeria and Germany, including further cooperation on security, the humanitarian situation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and rehabilitation of the North-East, as well as trade and economic relations between both countries”.
The President, who will be accompanied by Governors Kashim Shettima of Borno State and Rochas Okorocha of Imo respectively and representatives of the National Assembly, will meet with Federal President Joachim Gauck.
Mr. Adesina said President Buhari will participate in a Business Forum in Berlin with leading German companies already active in Nigeria and other prospective investors.
Before returning to Abuja, the President is expected to meet with representatives of the Nigerian community in Germany.
He said President Buhari is “committed to deepening relations with Germany and building on the very cordial relations both countries enjoy in several areas of bilateral cooperation including the fight against terrorism, economic relations, rebuilding of the North east, support for IDPs, vocational training, energy partnership and cultural relations”.