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COP28 Summit: Tinubu Meets King Charles In Dubai
President Bola Tinubu yesterday met King Charles III of England in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, venue of the COP28 Climate Summit.
Both leaders had arrived at the city to participate in the Conference where leaders from over 198 countries are expected to participate.
Tinubu announced the meeting on his X account, describing the British Monarch as a passionate climate advocate.
He stated, “I had a productive meeting with His Majesty, King Charles III of England who is also the Head of the Commonwealth, and a passionate climate advocate.
“The meeting was a significant step in strengthening the partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, and I am optimistic about the positive impact our joint efforts will have on our planet’s future as we look forward to setting an equitable global standard for environmental stewardship at COP28.”
Yesterday’s meeting becomes President Tinubu’s first engagement since he arrived Dubai in the early hours of the day.