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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari visits Spain
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FILE PHOTO: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari waves as he gets into the presidential plane after addressing troops at the Air Force base in Maiduguri on December 23, 2021. (Photo by Audu MARTE via CFP)

FILE PHOTO: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari waves as he gets into the presidential plane after addressing troops at the Air Force base in Maiduguri on December 23, 2021. (Photo by Audu MARTE via CFP)

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari departed Abuja on Tuesday to Spain for an official visit at the invitation of the Spanish President, Pedro Sanchez.

The visit was confirmed by the Nigerian presidency's spokesperson Femi Adesina.

During his stay in Spain, Buhari and Sanchez will hold bilateral talks on various issues affecting their countries.

The Nigerian President is also scheduled to meet His Majesty King Felipe VI.

"During his engagements with both leaders, the Nigerian President will discuss issues of mutual interest to both countries, which will expectedly result in the signing of Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding on a wide range of topics geared towards further enhancing the bilateral relations between the two nations," Adesina said in a statement.

"Such areas include: Extradition and transfer of convicted persons, Mutual Legal Assistance, Cultural Matters, Cooperation towards fighting crime and enhancing security, as well as issues affecting dependents of diplomatic staff."

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