The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Cui Jianchun, said trade between China and Nigeria and others in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) global Partners, has hits $1.35 trillion.
Cui who spoke in Abuja during a BRI Symphony played by China-Nigeria Orchestra at the Chinese Cultural Center, said 140 countries, including Nigeria have signed into the programme.
He also added that trade with African Countries is in the region of $1.35 trillion dollars as of 2020.
“We have 140 countries plus 30 International Organizations that have signed this document. In the African continent, we have 46 countries, including the African Union that has signed this document.
“Since 2013, we have recorded 130 billion dollars investment. The third figure is about the trade, we have accomplished 9.2 trillion dollars in trade all over the world with the International partners.
“Nigerian young people are very keen about the e-commerce and I want to let you know that we have 22 countries have the e-commerce with China and I do believe that it can be done with Nigeria.
“Also last year, 2020, the trade with BRI partners is about 1.35 trillion US dollars. This also includes for COVID response, Economic Stability and the People’s livelihood.
Highlighting the importance of China’s BRI Initiative with Nigeria and other countries across the globe, Cui said the Embassy is also developing strategies to promote the BRI initiative between Nigeria and China.
“The main essence of the BRI is about viable connectivity. First is about the policy coordination, second is about the facility connectivity.
