What is the embassy doing on this issue of intercultural and tourism diplomatic relations?
This is the first time any Spanish Prime Minister will be visiting Nigeria. His visit is a good plus to our established relations as they consider the role of Nigeria in Africa. With the visit of foreign minister Madueke in 2008 as a follow up to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s visit in 2005, a stage was set for the Spanish Prime Minister’s historical visit to Nigeria. With his visit, a joint commission was established between Spain and Nigeria with high levels of the two governments to meet every year bilateral economic relations. Agreement for the reduction [of] double taxation was signed. Nigeria is doing very well with Spain in the area of economic and trade relations. Just last year (2008), there was a Trade Expo in which Nigeria pavillion displayed a lot of opportunities abound in Nigeria. It was a great platform where we launch our investment opportunities to the whole world. Day 21 was set aside as Nigeria day at the Trade Expo with attendance of Nigeria minister of trade
