Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has congratulated Bola Tinubu on his election victory as Nigeria’s President-elect.
According to Tinubu’s media office, Zelenskyy praised Tinubu’s victory and extended an invitation for him to visit Ukraine on a State Visit as soon as he settles down in office after inauguration on May 29, 2023.
In his congratulatory letter, Zelenskyy emphasized his country’s determination to further strengthen cooperation with Nigeria, despite the difficult times caused by Russia’s full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine.
He also expressed his appreciation for Nigeria’s support of the Resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations Organization “Principles of the UN Charter underlying a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace in Ukraine.”
The Ukrainian leader underscored the importance of global food security and praised Ukraine’s role as a reliable guarantor at the global level.
He also highlighted the Ukrainian initiative “Grain from Ukraine,” which is designed to significantly increase the supply of grain to African countries in order to prevent famine.
Zelenskyy expressed his confidence that Tinubu’s visit to Ukraine will strengthen the dialogue between the two countries and contribute to the further consolidation of joint efforts of the international community aimed at solving the urgent challenges of today, including the crisis situation caused by Russia regarding the guarantee of world food security.
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