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OBAMA HOSTS BUHARI AT THE WHITE HOUSE IN JULY

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President
Barack Obama will host President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House on July
20, where both leaders are expected to discuss several issues of mutual
interest.
The White
House in a statement said Buhari’s “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.”

The
statement further 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.
“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 U.S.-Nigeria relationship.”
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