Mike Pompeo phones Buhari
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u.s. secretary of state mike pompeo called nigerias president muhamadu buhari and reaffirmed the longstanding relationship between the u.s. and nigeria u.s. department of state said1 spokesperson for the department ms heather nauert said pompeo during the call also underscored buharis visit to the u.s. on april 30 and recognised nigerias leadership in africa1 nauert said on may 17 secretary pompeo called nigerian president buhari1 the secretary noted the longstanding relationship between the nigerian and american people and underscored the themes of the april 30 official working visit of president buhari to the white house1 he recognized nigerian leadership across the african continent on priorities we share countering terrorism and other threats to peace and security creating economic opportunity fighting corruption and advancing democracy and stability1 the secretary welcomed continued cooperation in advancing our nations mutual prosperity1 the news agency of nigeria nan recalls that buhari visited the u.s. on april 30 at the invitation of president donald trump and held bilateral meetings with the u.s. counterpart at the white house1 the meetings which also had cabinet members from both sides focused on security economy and the fight against corruption. nan1