China backs Nigeria’s anti-terror fight, opposes foreign interference

By Seyi Babalola

Yu Dunhai, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, has stated that China will continue to assist Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and efforts to safeguard national stability.

Dunhai said this in a post on his official X account on Thursday, following a meeting with Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser.

He noted that since President Bola Tinubu’s participation in the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and his state visit to China last year, bilateral cooperation between both countries had produced “fruitful outcomes” that support Nigeria’s socioeconomic development.

He wrote, “As a comprehensive strategic partner of Nigeria, China firmly supports the Nigerian government in leading its people to a development path that fits Nigeria’s national realities,” Dunhai said.

He also reiterated China’s opposition to external interference in the internal affairs of other nations, warning against the use of religion or human rights as a pretext for sanctions or force.

“We oppose any country’s interference in other countries’ internal affairs under the pretext of religion and human rights. We oppose the wanton threat of sanction and use of force,” he added

Dunhai added that China remains committed to strengthening security collaboration with Nigeria to combat terrorism and promote domestic peace.