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France says it is committed to strengthening existing relations with Nigeria, particularly in tackling illegal migration and human trafficking.<\/p>\n
France Ambassador in charge of Migration at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr Christophe Leonzi, made this declaration when he paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Monday in Abuja.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe would like to establish more regular dialogue between Nigeria and France, and the two ministries, especially in the area of illegal migration and how to tackle it headlong.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnother area that calls for worry is in the area of human trafficking.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt will be of immense benefit to both countries if we can cooperate more efficiently in different aspects to stem the tide,\u201d the envoy added.<\/p>\n
According to him, although the two countries have been cooperating in that area, there was a need to delve more into the already existing cooperation.<\/p>\n
\u201cNigeria is a strong partner in this regard, no doubt,\u201d Leonzi said, adding that the cooperation should be reinforced in the area of border security and management.<\/p>\n
In his remarks, Tunji-Ojo, said Nigeria would continue to boost its relations with France, to make it better and stronger.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe stronger the relationship the better it is for both countries,\u201d the minister said.<\/p>\n
He said that development cooperation between the two countries have been extremely helpful to Nigeria over the years.<\/p>\n
Nigeria, France strengthen ties to combat illegal migration, human trafficking<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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