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What I Discussed With President Buhari — Donald Trump by Krestkross: 12:23am On Feb 17, 2017
American President, Donald Trump, has provided details of his telephone conversation with his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari. Mr. Trump had on Monday spoken to Mr. Buhari , who is vacationing in London. It was the first time both leaders would communicate directly since Mr. Trump assumed office as his country’s 45th president on January 20. After the conversation, the Nigerian presidency immediately released details of the call but the American version of the exchanges was not immediately available on the White House website where readouts of U.S. President’s engagements are usually posted. That fuelled speculations that the conversation did not happen, with some commentators accusing the Nigerian presidency of lying. But responding to PREMIUM TIMES inquiry, the U.S. Department of State has provided details of the discussions between the two leaders. Tiffany Jackson-Zunker, Deputy Director, Africa Regional Media Hub at the State Department, sent this newspaper an email containing a readout of the telephone call. The readout reads, “President, Donald J. Trump spoke this week with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria to discuss the strong cooperation between the United States and Nigeria, including on shared security, economic, and governance priorities. “President Trump underscored the importance the United States places on its relationship with Nigeria, and he expressed interest in working with President Buhari to expand the strong partnership. “The leaders agreed to continue close coordination and cooperation in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria and worldwide. “President Trump expressed support for the sale of aircraft from the United States to support Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram. “President Trump thanked President Buhari for the leadership he has exercised in the region and emphasized the importance of a strong, secure, and prosperous Nigeria that continues to lead in the region and in international forums.” Ms. Jackson-Zunker also said a text of the readout had now been posted to the White House website. Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity had in a series of tweets on Monday gave the Nigerian version of the discussions by the two leaders. Mr. Adesina said the conversation was cordial and that Mr. Buhari congratulated Mr. Trump on his election as the President of the United States. He said the two leaders discussed ways to improve cooperation in the fight against terrorism through the provision of necessary equipment. Mr. Trump assured the Nigerian leader of U.S. readiness to cut a new deal in helping Nigeria in terms of military weapons to combat terrorism, Mr. Adesina said. He commended Mr. Buhari for the efforts he made in rescuing 24 of the Chibok girls and the strides being taken by the Nigerian Army in combating Boko Haram. Mr. Trump also invited the Nigerian President to Washington at a mutually convenient date, the special adviser said. Mr. Adesina added that, “President Trump encouraged President Buhari to keep up the good work he is doing, and also commended him for the efforts made in rescuing 24 of the Chibok Girls and the strides being taken by the Nigerian military.”
Re: What I Discussed With President Buhari — Donald Trump by Nobody: 12:32am On Feb 17, 2017
Krestkross:
American President, Donald
Trump, has provided details
of his telephone conversation
with his Nigerian
counterpart, Muhammadu
Buhari.
Mr. Trump had on Monday
spoken to Mr. Buhari , who is
vacationing in London. It was
the first time both leaders
would communicate directly
since Mr. Trump assumed
office as his country’s 45th
president on January 20.
After the conversation, the
Nigerian presidency
immediately released details
of the call but the American
version of the exchanges was
not immediately available on
the White House website
where readouts of U.S.
President’s engagements are
usually posted.
That fuelled speculations that
the conversation did not
happen, with some
commentators accusing the
Nigerian presidency of lying.
But responding to PREMIUM
TIMES inquiry, the U.S.
Department of State has
provided details of the
discussions between the two
leaders.
Tiffany Jackson-Zunker,
Deputy Director, Africa
Regional Media Hub at the
State Department, sent this
newspaper an email
containing a readout of the
telephone call.
The readout reads,
“President, Donald J. Trump
spoke this week with
President Muhammadu
Buhari of Nigeria to discuss
the strong cooperation
between the United States
and Nigeria, including on
shared security, economic,
and governance priorities.
“President Trump underscored the
importance the United States places on
its relationship with Nigeria, and he
expressed interest in working with
President Buhari to expand the strong
partnership. “The leaders agreed to continue close
coordination and cooperation in the
fight against terrorism in Nigeria and
worldwide.
“President Trump expressed support for
the sale of aircraft from the United
States to support Nigeria’s fight against
Boko Haram.
“President Trump thanked President
Buhari for the leadership he has
exercised in the region and emphasized
the importance of a strong, secure, and
prosperous Nigeria that continues to
lead in the region and in international
forums.”
Ms. Jackson-Zunker also said a text of
the readout had now been posted to the
White House website.
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to
President Buhari on Media and Publicity
had in a series of tweets on Monday
gave the Nigerian version of the
discussions by the two leaders.
Mr. Adesina said the conversation was
cordial and that Mr. Buhari
congratulated Mr. Trump on his election
as the President of the United States.
He said the two leaders discussed ways
to improve cooperation in the fight
against terrorism through the provision
of necessary equipment.
Mr. Trump assured the Nigerian leader
of U.S. readiness to cut a new deal in
helping Nigeria in terms of military
weapons to combat terrorism, Mr.
Adesina said.
He commended Mr. Buhari for the
efforts he made in rescuing 24 of the
Chibok girls and the strides being taken
by the Nigerian Army in combating Boko
Haram.
Mr. Trump also invited the Nigerian
President to Washington at a mutually
convenient date, the special adviser said.
Mr. Adesina added that, “President
Trump encouraged President Buhari to
keep up the good work he is doing, and
also commended him for the efforts
made in rescuing 24 of the Chibok Girls
and the strides being taken by the
Nigerian military.”
I need live broadcast or press interview to believe this
Re: What I Discussed With President Buhari — Donald Trump by LecciGucci: 12:35am On Feb 17, 2017
Lie from pit of hell.

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