President Buhari appreciates Pakistan over military cooperations

By KEMI KASUMU

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has remained faithful and consistent in assisting Nigeria, particularly in the training of members of the armed forces, President Muhammadu Buhari has said.

This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday dated July 2, 2021 and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, and copy of which was sent to The DEFENDER.

The President spoke Friday at State House, Abuja, while receiving General Nadeem Raza, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Islamic Republic.

Said the President: “We greatly appreciate your help in terms of training members of our armed forces, officers and men. Some of my colleagues trained in your country, and you have remained consistent in assisting us. We benefit a lot from Pakistani, and we are grateful.”

General Raza said Nigeria was the most important country in Africa, “and we value our collaboration. We learn and benefit a lot from each other.”