President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, signed at least nine agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with the Spanish government while on his state visit to the European country. According to a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the MOUs included the Treaty on Transfer of Sentenced Persons, Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, and Extradition.
Others were on economic and commercial cooperation, sports, health, tourism, science, and innovation.
President Buhari said Nigeria was keen on increasing bilateral relations between the two nations during a meeting with the President of Spain, Pedro Sanchez.
President Sanchez stated that Nigeria is a major partner of his nation in Africa and both nations would greatly benefit from the signed agreements and MOUs.
During his state visit, President Buhari also met with the King of Spain, His Majesty, King Filipe VI at his Royal Palace.
According to the statement, “The two leaders canvassed a global action to stem the food problem, especially in wheat production occasioned by the ongoing war in Ukraine, urging world leaders to take concrete actions to avert the crisis”.
“The King said Nigeria was an important country and looked forward to an opportunity to visit the country, especially against the background of stronger cooperation being forged by the two countries.
“President Buhari thanked the Spanish Monarch for the invitation and hospitality extended to him since his arrival and updated him on happenings in Nigeria especially as the country gears up for general elections”.
President Buhari is expected to return to Nigeria by Friday.