Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has touched down in South Africa.
Buhari is paying an official visit following a spate of anti-foreigner violence.
Nigeria expressed concerns that its expatriates were being targeted and some even decided to flee the country.
This will be the first incoming state visit to be hosted by South Africa under the sixth administration.
The Presidency said one of the main features of the visit will be a Joint Business Forum with a focus on trade and investment.
“The state visit will not only provide an opportunity for the two Presidents to strengthen and deepen political, economic, social and cultural relations between the two countries, but will also create space for deliberations on issues of mutual interest and concern pertaining to the continent and global governance,” the Presidency said.
President @MBuhari today arrived South Africa for a 3-day Official Visit. pic.twitter.com/egq6iIBvvD
— Government of Nigeria (@NigeriaGov) October 2, 2019
[PHOTOS]: President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Mr Muhammadu Buhari, has arrived at Waterkloof Air Force Base airport ahead of the State Visit on Thursday, 03 October 2019. #SANigeriaRelations #NigeriaInSA @NGRPresident @MBuhari pic.twitter.com/btmpxcj9mU
— DIRCO South Africa (@DIRCO_ZA) October 2, 2019
President @MBuhari was welcomed by @DIRCO_ZA Minister, Dr @NalediPandor who earlier met with Nigeria’s Minister @GeoffreyOnyeama for the 9th Ministerial Session of the Bi-National Commission between #SouthAfrica & #Nigeria. #SANigeriaRelations #NigeriaInSA @NGRPresident @AbujaMFA pic.twitter.com/1DXtS6pssZ
— DIRCO South Africa (@DIRCO_ZA) October 2, 2019
South Africa and Nigeria share sound political, economic and social relations that were formally established in 1994, immediately after South Africa’s first democratic elections. #SANigeriaRelations #NigeriaInSA pic.twitter.com/6G2H9rc4CG
— DIRCO South Africa (@DIRCO_ZA) October 2, 2019
The State Visit will provide opportunity for the Presidents to strengthen & deepen political, economic, social & cultural relations between S.A. & Nigeria & also create space for deliberations on issues of mutual interest & concern pertaining to the continent & global governance. pic.twitter.com/rTUltrqVM5
— DIRCO South Africa (@DIRCO_ZA) October 2, 2019
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Source: eNCA