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Cementing Friendship Chinese top legislator Zhang Dejiang pledged to buil~ stronger bilatera relations with Nigeria during his official visit to the country on Sep- tember 17-19. Zhang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), said, "China is happy to see Nigeria's achievements in economic and social development," adding that China supports Nigeria as it strives to play an increasingly active role in African and international affairs. Noting that China is a reliable friend and partner of African countries including Nigeria, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan said the two countries enjoy broad common inter- ests, great potential for cooperation and bright prospects.
Cementing Friendship Chinese top legislator Zhang Dejiang pledged to buil~ stronger bilatera relations with Nigeria during his official visit to the country on Sep- tember 17-19. Zhang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), said, "China is happy to see Nigeria's achievements in economic and social development," adding that China supports Nigeria as it strives to play an increasingly active role in African and international affairs. Noting that China is a reliable friend and partner of African countries including Nigeria, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan said the two countries enjoy broad common inter- ests, great potential for cooperation and bright prospects.