* Says bilateral relations with Nigeria witness remarkable growth
* As trade volume between the two countries exceeds $600m
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Abuja on Tuesday, September 23, commemorated the 95th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Dunes Center, Maitama Abuja.
The event brought together an esteemed group of government officials, heads of diplomatic missions, representatives of international organizations, and prominent businessmen, among others.
In his address, The Charge D’ Affaires Mr. Saad Fahad Almarri, recalled the significance of the occasion, marking 95 years since King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud unified the Kingdom, and the remarkable journey of growth and development that followed.
He emphasized that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia would continue to advance towards the ambition’s objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which reflects the Saudi aspiration to build a prosperous economy, a vibrant society, and an ambitious nation.
Mr. Almarri further highlighted that the bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have witness remarkable growth in various fields including, trade, education and combatting drug trafficking.
He disclosed that the trade volume between the two countries has exceeded $600m, while hundreds of Nigerian students have received scholarship from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Charge D’ Affaires expressed Kingdom’s deep appreciation to the people and government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, stressing the shared commitment between the two countries to move forward towards broader horizon of partnership and integration.
Mr. Almarri concluded his speech by noting the Kingdom’s successful bid to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow”, which he reiterated that it stands as a testimony to Kingdom’s international stance and its capability to organize and host major global events.
Dignitaries at the event
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