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We are creating more opportunities for Nigerians to secure our visas - Chinese government

- The government of China says it is making plans to ease procurement of visa for Nigerians willing to travel to its country

- China notes that more consideration would be given to Nigerians travelling for the purposes of businesses and investments

- The country promises to continue to do business with Nigeria

The Chinese government said on Monday, June 17, that it is planning to make it easier for Nigerians to secure its visa so as to create more travelling opportunities for citizens of the country.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chu Maoming, consul general of China in Lagos, said this adding that the consulate and the Chinese embassy would facilitate visas issuance to more Nigerians.

The report quoted Maoming as saying that the signing of the agreement on the 'Belt and Road Initiative' between Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Xi Jingpin was a welcome development for both countries.

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“Within the framework of the agreement on the 'Belt and Road Initiative' signed between Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Xi Jinping, there would be more business and trade transaction between China and Nigeria.

“We do know that more Nigerians would be traveling to China, and more of Chinese businesses and investments coming to Nigeria.

“We therefore know that the need to provide more Nigerians with visas is very important," he said adding that what Nigerians should know is that the process for applying for the Chinese visas is one of the fastest and most convenient.

According to Maoming, the Chinese consulate and embassy will continue to give preference to Nigerians who apply for visas to China for businesses, investments and other purposes.

He expressed the Chinese government’s commitment to strengthening relations with Africa adding that more businesses and investments should be expected in Nigeria from China in the years ahead.

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“We are going to be seeing more of Chinese businesses, trade and investments in Nigeria. We would also be seeing more investments from Nigeria in China.

“We are very happy to see the strengthening of our areas of cooperation within the framework of the 'One Belt and Road Initiative',’’ he said.

Legit.ng earlier reported that the United States embassy called on Nigerians to disregard report of student visa ban for citizens of the country, saying that such report is false.

It was gathered that the embassy made the call via its official Facebook page on Monday, June 17.

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