A former Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Usman Sarki, has shared his thoughts on how the seizure of Nigerian jets by Chinese firm, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited can be stopped.
OsunDailyNG reports that a French court recently ruled in favour of the firm and granted the seizure of the presidential jets belonging to the Nigerian government.
Speaking on the development, Sarki advised the federal government to take some diplomatic steps.
He urged President Bola Tinubu to meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as soon as possible to resolve the conflict.
The diplomat stated this on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television.
According to him, “His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu is going to China in September, hopefully, for the China-Africa Summit.
“I think he should have a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, Xi Jinping, to discuss this matter and see if it will be resolved amicably.
“Also, possibly, they may meet on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in September in New York.”
Sarki also advised the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, to exchange notes with the Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and meet with the Chinese ambassador in Nigeria to de-escalate the matter and end the “embarrassing” seizures.
