Xi Jinping has received congratulations from President Muhammadu Buhari for being re-elected to a third five-year term as the leader of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People’s Republic of China.

According to the President, relations between China and Nigeria, which date back to 1971 when both countries formally established diplomatic ties, have expanded rapidly on bilateral trade and strategic cooperation under the leadership of President Xi, according to a statement released on Sunday by his spokesperson, Femi Adesina.

The President is certain that the strategic partnership between the United States and China will continue to grow rapidly in the next years in all areas, including commerce, finance, oil and gas relations, telecommunications, agriculture, infrastructure development, and manufacturing.

Under President Xi’s capable and dependable leadership, President Buhari wishes the Chinese government and people ongoing peace, development, and prosperity.