Feb 29 2008
Tiens Invited to Attend China-Nigeria Business Forum
On February 29th, 2008, Tiens Group’s Vice-presidents Mr Han Fusen and Mr Wu Yiqun attended China-Nigeria Business Forum in Beijing, which was held by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).
The Forum was held on the occasion of the first State Visit to China of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Alhaji Umaru, Musa Yar’ Adua from February 27th to March 1st, with the main purpose of promoting cooperation and development of two countries’ economy and trade.
At 10am, the Forum started after the arrival of President of Nigeria with accompany of Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Foreign Minister and Transportation Minister, etc. First of all, the Chairman of CCPIT Mr Wan Jifei gave Welcome Remarks to the President and all the other guests. After that, the President of Nigeria made a keynote address which lasted about 20 minutes; in his address, the President gave his warm welcome to all the representatives of Chinese enterprises, thanked all the distinguished Chinese entrepreneurs for their outstanding contributions to Nigeria, and also expressed that Nigeria Government will provide preferential policy and supports to welcome more and more Chinese enterprises investing and developing in Nigeria.
The forum processed into the Interactive Section after the President’s address. The Vice-president of Tiens Group Mr Wu Yiqun was firstly given the opportunity to speak to the President. Representing Tiens Group, Mr Wu Yiqun gave his deep appreciation to the President for his warm reception of Mr Li Jinyuan (CEO & President of Tiens Group) and other Tiens delegates in his office last October, and also sincerely hoped that the first State Visit of President would achieve a great success.
As the second biggest economic entity in Africa, Nigeria, being very resourceful and with a big market, is a very important partner with China. It is believed that this State Visit of Nigeria President to China would surely strengthen the longstanding friendship of two countries; as one of the largest Chinese enterprises investing in Nigeria, Tiens Group will certainly provide more and more health and wealth to Nigeria people in future.
