President Bola Tinubu has expressed Nigeria’s solidarity with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries attacked by Iran. Commending the countries for their resilience and restraint, Mr Tinubu noted that Nigeria would always stand for peace and stability.

Mr Tinubu said this while speaking at the State House in Abuja when he received letters of credence from seven ambassadors and two high commissioners, including those of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, according to a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga.

“Let me first of all congratulate all of you and use this opportunity to say that the Federal Republic of Nigeria expresses its full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in the face of the recent attacks and say that we will always strive for peace and stability across the world. 

“The world needs tranquillity, peace and love. We share that solidarity with all of you in that region,’’ Mr Tinubu said.

The president noted that Nigeria’s foreign policy would guide its active engagements with the global community for mutual benefits. He said global challenges can be tackled with the collective will and cooperation of nations and international institutions.