Buhari to Putin: Promote international peace
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president muhammadu buhari has urged russias president vladimir putin to use his re-election to promote international peace and stability1 putin whose country is having some sour relations with the west over the invasion of crimea and the poisoning of a former russian spy sergei skripal and his daughter with a nerve agent won a resounding re-election for a fourth term on sunday1 president buhari in a letter extended sincere congratulations to him1 buhari said putins success for the fourth time in the election is a clear testimony of the confidence russians have in his leadership1 he also urged his russian counterpart to see this victory as a base to continue to promote international peace and stability1 president buhari assured president putin of nigerias commitment to a stronger and mutually beneficial relations with the russian federation under your watch1 he said he looked forward to continue working with the russian leader to strengthen our defence trade and technical partnerships as well as promotion of private sector participation in all sectors of our economies1