President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday arrived Paris, French capital, for a one-day official visit as guest of President Emmanuel Macron.
He will afterwards attend a three-day Paris Peace Forum (PPF) with other world leaders also in Paris.
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During the state visit, the President is expected to discuss bilateral relations bordering on security, health and economy between Nigeria and France with President Macron.
The President’s plane, Nigeria Air Force 1, touched down at the Le Bourget Airport on Tuesday at about 2.45pm and was received by Nigerian Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro and some Nigerian Ministers including Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama.
The President thereafter left the airport for Four Seasons Hotel in Central Paris, where he is expected to stay for the duration of his visit.
On Wednesday, President Buhari will meet with his French counterpart to discuss issues of mutual interest for both countries, particularly on strengthening economic ties, improving partnership on security, and working jointly on education, health and halting the threats of COVID-19 to the global economy.
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From Thursday, President Buhari will join world leaders, heads of international organisations, leaders of civil society and the private sector at Grande Halle de La Villette to strategize on better governance for a world of peace, with plenaries, master classes and workshops.
