On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu met with Britain’s King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London. The private meeting, requested by King Charles, underscored the strong and ongoing relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
This marks the first time the two leaders have met since their initial encounter at the COP 28 Climate Summit in Dubai last year. Their discussion centered on global and regional issues of mutual concern, with a primary focus on the urgent challenge of climate change.
According to a statement by Special Adviser to the President Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu and King Charles explored potential areas for collaboration ahead of the upcoming COP 29 Summit in Azerbaijan and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) scheduled to take place in Samoa.
The leaders emphasized the importance of working together to address climate change, recognizing it as a shared priority.
Full statement read;
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU MEETS WITH KING CHARLES III AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE
President Bola Tinubu was warmly received on Wednesday in London by His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace for a private meeting, highlighting the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
This will be the two leaders’ first meeting since they met in Dubai at the COP 28 Climate Summit last year. The latest meeting was at the King’s request.
Both leaders discussed global and regional matters of shared priority, focusing on the urgent and complex challenge of climate change.
President Tinubu and His Majesty also explored opportunities for collaboration in anticipation of the upcoming COP 29 Summit in Azerbaijan and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa.
President Tinubu reiterated Nigeria’s firm commitment to addressing climate change in a manner that aligns with the country’s energy security objectives whilst affirming Nigeria’s readiness to adopt global strategies for sustainability.
During their dialogue, the two leaders shared ideas for innovative approaches to climate financing and funding, expressing mutual interest in strengthening partnerships by harnessing Nigeria’s leadership position in Africa and the Commonwealth.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
September 12, 2024
