Foreign news
Beauty West Africa exhibition begins in Lagos with 16 Pakistani companies, others
The Beauty West Africa Exhibition begins in Lagos, the commercial city of Nigeria where 16 Pakistani companies, 30 delegations and other exhibitors are in attendance.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 7th edition of the exhibition is scheduled to hold from Nov. 26 to 28.
The 2024 event is termed as the biggest of the beauty exhibition in recent years with more companies and exhibitors showcasing hair care products, cosmetics, herbal and organic products among others.
Also, Retired Maj.-Gen. Sohail Khan, the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Nigeria would be addressing the high level delegation during the programme.
The Pakistani delegations would be looking forward to a robust outing as business exchange, signing of Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) and synergies would be established.
Speaking with NAN on the sidelines of the event, Mr Samnoon Basraa, the Pakistani Trade Attache to Nigeria, said that he was glad to be in Nigeria, participating in the West Africa beauty exhibition to showcase his country’s products.
He said that the government of Pakistan strengthened its focus within African policy since it was formulated in 2017.
He added that since the policy was made, the trade volume between Nigeria and Pakistan had gradually increased.
“Our total trade is increasing, and if you compare the first four months of this fiscal year, from July to October, with the previous year, Pakistani exports have increased by 48 per cent and similarly, Pakistani imports from Nigeria are also increasing.
“Pakistan values are imports of liquefied natural gas and soya bean from Nigeria, which is gradually increasing as well, ‘’he said.
Speaking on the huge demand for beauty products, Samnoon said that both countries’ beauty products and cosmetics offer cost effective, cheap, and good quality products .
“Most Pakistani companies at the exhibition are working towards investing in Nigeria. They are not just in Nigeria to increase on our exports alone, it’s both ways.
“So, this is just the first time that 16 companies were invited by the Lagos State government to participate at the West Africa Beauty Exhibition.
“This shows progress and they are receiving very good responses from the Nigerian market, while some of them are already here registered in Nigeria while others are interested in registering in Nigeria,’’ he said.
NAN also reports that over 300 companies from 52 countries were currently participating at the exhibition in Lagos.
NAN
Foreign news
Finland-Nigeria future cooperation has a brighter prospect-envoy
Mrs Sanna Selin, the new Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, says Nigeria and Finland have a brighter future together through bilateral relations.
The envoy said this during her Finland’s 107 years National Day celebration, which was held on Wednesday night in Abuja.
She said that to promote stronger cooperation, both countries needed to learn from each other to build trust
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According to Selin, the fact that Nigeria and Finland differ in many ways has not and will not prevent both nations from together finding mutual and beneficial solutions to shared challenges.
“The key is to better understand each other and each others’ needs by working tirelessly together to learn from one another and build trust.
“Nigeria and Finland share many common values. We work closely together in multilateral fora for a better world.
“As an Ambassador of Finland to Nigeria, I see our future brighter together”, she said.
Speaking on the Ukraine-Russian war, she said that the long-term aim for the Finnish Foreign Policy had been to promote peace, security, and sustainable development.
She said that for Finland, it was self-evident that supporting Ukraine is the obligation at the current war.
“My grandparents were the generation fighting for the independence and sovereignty of Finland. I am deeply grateful for their sacrifice.
“Ukraine is fighting, not only for its survival, but also defending the rules-based international order.
“From our own historical experience and fight for independence, we know what Ukraine is going through”, she said.
According to Selin, before independence from the Russian empire, all Finnish men and women gained full political rights to be voted and elected.
She said women used their political influence to demand for better school and healthcare for the Finnish people.
“Since 2018, the World Happiness Report has ranked Finland as the happiest country in the world.
“Relevant factors contributing to happiness seem to be Finland’s social safety net combined with personal freedom and a good work-life balance,’” she said.
NAN
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