President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday congratulated his
Turkish counterpart, Mr. Ratep Erdogan on his re-election.
The Senior
Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a
statement said the President told Erdogan on the telephone that he looked
forward to the strengthening of relations between the two countries.
Shehu quoted
the President as expressing the hope that the results of the recently held
elections will strengthen democracy and lead Turkey towards more economic prosperity.
The
statement read, “President Buhari welcomed his invitation to the Monday 9th
inauguration but regretted his inability to be personally present.
“He told the
Turkish President that he would be sending the Minister of the Federal Capital
Territory, Abuja, Muhammed Musa Bello to represent him.
“Presidents
Buhari and Erdogan enjoy a great relationship and have met a number of times
since their coming into office.”
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