Jonathan Meets With Shimon Peres

President Goodluck Jonathan says his
administration will continue to actively combat the
menace of terrorism in partnership with all peace-
loving countries of the world.
Speaking at a meeting with President Shimon
Peres of Israel, President Jonathan said Nigeria
will welcome enhanced cooperation and
assistance from Israel for its on-going efforts to
end terrorist attacks and incursions in parts of the
country.
President Jonathan also called for greater collaboration between them in other sectors, saying his
administration will also welcome the deployment of Israel’s renowned expertise in furtherance of
Nigeria’s agenda for national transformation in areas such as healthcare, agriculture, electric power
supply and the management of water resources.
He assured President Peres that his administration will continue to encourage the expansion of trade,
economic and cultural relations between Nigeria and Israel, adding that the signing of a Bilateral Air
Services Agreement (BASA) between them will undoubtedly boost such relations.
In his remarks at the meeting, President Peres said he was delighted and privileged to have had the
opportunity of hosting “the first Nigerian president to visit the state of Israel”.
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