French President Francois Hollande talked by telephone with President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday and welcomed him to Paris for dialogs on development of trade in the between France and Nigeria.
An announcement by the French Embassy in Abuja, said the French leader praised Buhari on his prosperity and noticed the large smooth constituent procedure, which hardens Nigeria’s democracy.
“The French head of state assured the President-elect of France’s wish to continue the close relationship that existed with his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan and reiterated France’s support for Nigeria and its neighbors in their efforts to combat the terrorist sect Boko Haram,” the announcement included.
Hollande likewise communicated his wish to grow trade between France and Nigeria and welcomed his Nigerian partner to Paris.