Lt.-Gen. Jia Zhigang, Deputy Commander of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, has called for greater cooperation with the Nigerian military during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, in Abuja.
A statement by Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau noted that Zhigang's visit coincided with the Nigerian Air Force's 60th anniversary.
Discussions centered on collaboration in research, innovation, UAV development and training.
Gen. Musa thanked China for its support in fighting terrorism and insurgency and requested further assistance in military technology.
Both leaders expressed a commitment to exchange and training programmes to enhance military capacity.
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