Nigeria-France’s relation to improve, Joint work against terrorism, climate change highlighted

Nigeria's relationship with France is getting a new shape! The French Embassy in Nigeria reaffirmed on March 18 his country's commitment to ensuring improved relations between two nations. Jérôme Pasquier, the French embassy to Nigeria said this in a conversation with News Agency of Nigeria in the capital city, Abuja.

According to Jérôme Pasquier, France and Nigeria will join hand to work on diverse areas including education, climate change and fight against terrorism. He notified that France had organized activities to commemorate 2019's International Francophone Week in Nigeria to strengthen the ties.

The week is scheduled to start from March 18 to 23, on the theme: "French Language, Connecting for Action" to mark this year's International Francophone Day, celebrated globally on March 20, PM News Nigeria reported. "We want to work on key issues, such as climate change, which is a very serious issue for Nigeria; France is very committed to it, which is one area we can work together," he said.

"So, if there is any field we can work together, exchange information and experiences, it is in fights against terrorism, we cannot win the fight alone, we have to really work together," he added. He further extolled the ability of those Nigerians who not only speak the French language, who have contributed to the growth in trade relations between France and Nigeria.

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