BREAKING: US President Joe Biden Phones Tinubu, Details Of Their Conversation Emerge
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria engaged in a significant phone call with President Joe Biden of the United States on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The discussion, which lasted approximately 30 minutes, was confirmed by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, during a press briefing with State House Correspondents.
During the call, both leaders deliberated on matters of mutual interest, particularly focusing on collaborative efforts in law enforcement. This conversation also touched on the recent release of Tigran Gambaryan, the Head of Finance Crime Compliance at Binance, who had been under scrutiny. Ambassador Tuggar highlighted the importance of this issue, noting the cooperative framework between Nigeria and the US in addressing finance-related crimes and compliance.
In addition to law enforcement, President Tinubu expressed gratitude to President Biden for the ongoing partnership between the two countries, especially in the area of security across Africa, with a particular emphasis on West African stability. President Biden reiterated the US’s commitment to supporting Africa, acknowledging the continent's growing influence on the global stage.
One of the pivotal topics discussed was Africa’s representation on the United Nations Security Council. President Biden assured President Tinubu of the United States' support for Africa to hold a permanent seat on the Security Council, advocating that Nigeria, as a leader in Africa, would be a suitable candidate for such a role.
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