Terrorism: King of Jordan Assures Nigeria of More Support in Battling Scourge

– Buhari gets an assurance of more support to tackling terrorism.

– He says Nigeria working together at OPEC over the years in keeping to all agreed terms.

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed appreciation to King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan for the continuous support Nigeria has been receiving from the country to fight terrorism.

King Al-Hussein on Saturday gave a supportive reassurance in the battle against terrorism during a bilateral meeting with president Buhari on a sideline of the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa taking place at the Dead Sea in Jordan.

While noting that the investment in Nigeria’s peace and security will always be remembered, President Buhari said the international support Nigeria got, particularly from Jordan, showed commitment to making the world a more harmonious and peaceful place where people can live and pursue their interests without fear.

According to him, support and encouragement have enabled the Nigerian military to degrade terrorism.

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The President later stressed the need for both Nigeria and Jordan to strengthen trade relations by exploring areas of competitive advantage.

King Al-Hussein during his remark said his country will continue to support Nigeria with hardware to ensure that the global war against terrorism is successfully prosecuted.

Speaking on the long term bilateral relations between both countries, he said it will be strengthened in trade and innovative ideas that will benefit citizens.

President Buhari, who also met with the Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of Saudi Aramco, Khalid A. Al-Falih, assured him that Nigeria remains committed to the terms of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), especially on the quota system.

He pointed that Nigeria has been working together at OPEC over the years and the country knows the importance of keeping to all agreed terms.

While congratulating president Buhari for his reelection, the Saudi Arabian minister assured him that his country will continue to support Nigeria in its effort to maintain peace and ensure prosperity for its citizens.

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