The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed no fewer than nine agreements and Memoranda of Understanding with the Spanish Government.
This was contained in a statement released by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari visited the President of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, and noted the Spanish President looked forward to increasing bilateral relations between both nations.
The statement was titled ‘President Buhari calls for global cooperation to avert looming food crises.’
Adesina in the statement noted that the agreements included Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters; Transfer of Sentenced Persons; Extradition; Economic and Commercial Cooperation; Tourism.
Others were on health, sports, the fight against COVID-19, as well as science and innovation.
The statement read: “The two leaders canvassed a global action to stem the food problem, especially in wheat production occasioned by the ongoing war in Ukraine, urging world leaders to take concrete actions to avert the crisis.
“The King said Nigeria was an important country and looked forward to an opportunity to visit the country, especially against the background of stronger cooperation being forged by the two countries.
“President Buhari thanked the Spanish Monarch for the invitation and hospitality extended to him since his arrival and updated him on happenings in Nigeria especially as the country gears up for general elections.”
The President further praised Sanchez for his contributions to the fight against terrorism in Sub-Saharan Africa.
In his address, President Sanchez remarked that, as a major partner of Spain in Africa, Nigeria is a nation that his people want to have a stronger partnership with henceforth.
Spain is the biggest importer of Nigerian gas and the third-biggest importer of Nigeria’s crude oil.
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