Details Of Buhari’s Discussion With President Erdogan Emerges

The details of the phone conversation between President Muhammadu Buhari and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan have emerged.

A statement released on Monday by the Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, said the Turkish President called his Nigerian colleague to greet him on the occasion of the Eid Fitr celebration.

Shehu said the two leaders continued their ongoing discussions on the supply and local manufacture of military equipment to Nigeria and matters of strategic cooperation.

The presidential spokesman added that Buhari appreciated his Turkish counterpart for his commitment and support to Nigeria in the ongoing war against terrorism.

The statement reads: “During their phone call which was initiated by the Turkish leader, Presidents Buhari and Erdogan also covered a range of issues pertaining to the ongoing discussions between the two countries on the supply and local manufacture of military equipment as well as matters of strategic cooperation.

“President Buhari used the opportunity to especially thank his Turkish counterpart for his commitment and support to Nigeria in the ongoing war against terrorism.”

Shehu added that Buhari also received Eid greetings from former Nigerian Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He stated that Gowon congratulated the President on witnessing the Sallah following 30 days of fasting and prayed for peace, unity and progress in the country.