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Francia Márquez's visit includes signing agreements in trade, agriculture, and culture, aiming to enhance collaboration and open new South-South cooperation channels, officials said.
- On Saturday, Vice President of the Republic of Colombia Francia Márquez landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, starting a three-day official visit to strengthen ties with Nigeria.
- The trip targets expanded cooperation in governance, trade, agriculture, energy, education and security, with officials framing it as strengthening South-South cooperation for mutual growth.
- She was welcomed on arrival by Chief Uche Nnaji and Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim and travelled with her spouse, Mr Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoré, plus cabinet ministers and business leaders.
- The visit includes signing Memoranda of Understanding in women’s empowerment, trade, aviation, manufacturing, agriculture, and culture, with a source saying the agreements will lay the foundation for transformative partnerships.
- The schedule features a plenary session with both vice-presidents, a Nigeria-Colombia Business Forum, government bilateral meetings, high-level business meetings hosted by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and a Summit on Artificial Intelligence.
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Colombian Vice President Arrives Nigeria on official visit
The Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, Her Excellency, Francia Márquez, has arrived in Abuja on a 3-day official visit. She is accompanied by her spouse, Mr Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoró. The Colombian Vice president was recieved on arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji; Minister of Women Affairs, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim; Minister of State, F…
Colombia's Vice President arrives Abuja on official visit
Mrs Márquez's official visit to Nigeria is expected to deepen diplomatic and strategic relations between Nigeria and Colombia. The post Colombia’s Vice President arrives Abuja on official visit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Historic Diplomatic Summit: Colombia's First Black VP Márquez Strengthens Nigeria Partnerships » Financial Watch
The arrival of Colombia’s Vice President Francia Márquez in Abuja signals a watershed moment in Nigeria-Colombia relations, marking unprecedented cooperation between Africa’s largest economy and one of South America’s most influential nations. This three-day official visit, running from August 30 to September 1, 2025, represents the highest-level Colombian diplomatic engagement with Nigeria in recent history and showcases the growing significanc…
Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez Arrives In Abuja For Three-Day Official Visit, Eyes Strengthened Bilateral Ties - TheNigeriaLawyer
Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, Francia Márquez, arrived in Abuja on Saturday for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between Nigeria and Colombia. Mrs. Márquez, accompanied by her spouse, Mr. Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoró, touched down at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, where she was warmly received by senior Nigerian officials. Those on hand to welcome her included the Minister of Innovation, Scienc…
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