Nigeria, South Africa Signs 32 Trade And Cooperation Agreement As Buhari Visits..

Weeks after a wave of violence against Nigerian nationals in South Africa, both countries have signed 32 trade and cooperation agreements.  

Following the two days official state visit by the Nigerian president, both countries are said to be undergoing a strategic form of economic relations that will be of advantage to both sides. 

Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Muhammadu Buhari at the conclusion of a two-day visit by the Nigerian leader, said they regretted the violence and subsequent retaliation in Nigeria against South African businesses, pledging instead to deepen trade ties.

“As the government of South Africa, we have expressed our deep regret at the attacks directed at foreign nationals and our condemnation of all forms of intolerance and acts of violence,” Ramaphosa told reporters and newsmen.

Ramaphosa said the two countries had sealed 32 bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding, covering trade and industry, science and technology, defence, agriculture and energy.

Also speaking, President Buhari said "beyond the economic partnership the anti-foreigner violence had to be addressed quickly.