BREAKING — Tinubu, Macron Have Lunch Amid France Political Tension
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron held a working lunch on Wednesday at the Élysée Palace in Paris, despite rising political tension in France following Macron’s call for snap parliamentary elections.
According to a report by Premium Times, the meeting is part of Tinubu’s ongoing 10-day private visit to France, which began last weekend. The presidency clarified it is a “working visit,” even as it coincides with Macron’s attempts to stabilize his government following poor EU election results.
While details of the discussion were not made public, sources say the leaders talked about strengthening Nigeria-France diplomatic and economic ties, security cooperation, and investment in key sectors like energy and infrastructure.
The timing of the visit has sparked reactions, with critics questioning Tinubu’s silence on domestic issues, especially during widespread power grid collapse and economic instability at home. However, supporters of the president say the France meeting signifies Nigeria’s importance in global politics.
Tinubu has met Macron on several occasions, including at the Paris summit for a New Global Financial Pact in 2023.
Source: Premium Times
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