Israel foreign minister to visit Nigeria

Jerusalem, 03 Sept-(ANA)-Isreali  Foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman, will arrive in  Nigeria on Monday at the head of a delegation comprising businessmen from  Agriculture, Shipping, media and the military industrial sectors.

Shortly before leaving Jerusalem on a five nation African tour, Mr Lieberman said “a visit to Africa has great importance for the strengthening and improvement of Israel's status in the international community and will help advance Israeli interests in International forums. “

The Foreign minister visited Ethiopia yesterday from where he will travel to Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda. (ANA)

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