Canadian Foreign Minister visits

By Kenneth Ehigiator

Canadian Foreign Minister, John Baird, begins an official visit to Nigeria today, a statement from the Canadian High Commission in Abuja said yesterday.

He is also expected in Austria and France in a visit that would stretch till October 12.

According to the statement, Baird will begin his trip in Abuja, Nigeria, and meet with his Nigerian counterpart, Olugbenga Ashiru, during the inaugural meeting of the Canada-Nigeria Bi-national Commission.

Both foreign ministers will discuss cooperation on political, economic, security and development matters, even as the canadian foreign minister will meet with members of Nigerian civil society.

In the staement made available to Vanguard, Baird said: “Nigeria and Canada have a relationship that is rife with opportunity when it comes to economic, social and security cooperation. We know that security and prosperity go hand in hand and will discuss ways to expand both.”

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