Nigeria seeks deeper strategic relationship with Cuba – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday expressed the desire of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to deepen existing bilateral relations with the Republic of Cuba.

According to the statement by Olusola Abiola, the Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Shettima said this during a courtesy visit to the Vice President of Cuba, Salvador Valdez Mesa, at the Palace De Revolution, Havana.

Shettima is currently in Cuba to represent Tinubu at the G77+China Leaders’ Summit in Havana, Cuba, held from September 15 to 17.

Shettima, during the visit, traced the history of relations between Cuba and Africa, especially its support for Southern Africa.

“We hold Cuba in high esteem, especially your commitment to us in Africa,” he affirmed.

While commending the existing relationship between the two countries, Shettima reiterated the need for the two countries to recommit to future relations.

“Our relationship has been very excellent over the years, and this relationship needs to be strengthened and upscaled. This is why I came with Ministers of Agriculture and Science, Technology, and Innovation to explore future areas of partnership,” the Vice President stated.

Shettima, while delivering a special message to the President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel, from President Tinubu, assured him of the commitment of the Nigerian government towards deepening their mutual relations.