(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Nigeria's Newly-elected President Muhammadu Buhari will meet with US President Barack Obama at the White House on July 20.
This will be Buhari's first visit to Washington since assuming his post last month, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said in the statement on Thursday.
"The visit will underscore the United States' longstanding friendship with Nigeria, our commitment to strengthening and expanding our partnership with Nigeria's new government, and our support for the Nigerian people following their historic democratic elections and peaceful transfer of power," Earnest said.
"President Obama looks forward to discussing with President Buhari our many shared priorities including US-Nigeria cooperation to advance a holistic, regional approach to combating Boko Haram, as well as Nigeria's efforts to advance important economic and political reforms that will help unlock its full potential as a regional and global leader," he added.
"In addition to hosting President Buhari at the White House, the United States will welcome President Buhari's senior advisors for consultations with U.S. counterparts and other events aimed at building on the strong US-Nigeria relationship," he concluded.
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