Nigeria and Spain have established a bilateral relationship to boost investment in both countries.
Mr Marcelino Ansorena, Ambassador who visited Nigeria said he would prioritise investment in Nigeria to strengthen the ties between both countries.
The Ambassador said in an interview with the press on the sidelines of the Spanish contemporary dance concert entitled “Alguien vendrá a buscarnos” held on Friday night in Abuja.
The concert organised by the Embassy of Spain in Nigeria is a yearly practice that sought to promote Spanish and the Nigerian culture.
“Nigeria and Spain have many things in common such as, security threats. He said that the security and stability of Nigeria is very important to Spain.
“We have important investments in Spain and Spain is the second largest partner with very important commercial ties. “Because we both have a lot of oil and gas.
“So, we think that Nigeria’s stability is very important for Spain but we believe in the future of Nigeria. “Last year, we participated in the film festival held in Abuja and we’ll continue to present Spanish films in Nigeria,
“Spain is interested in Nollywood industry in Nigeria. Nollywood is our priority and we will continue to support it,” Ansorena said.
Ansorena commended the relationship between both countries built upon historic foundation since Nigeria’s independence in 1960.
“I wish Nigeria the best in the celebration of her independence on October 1,’” Ansorena said. Ansorena further said that the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Spain is built on peace and security, economic development and culture. (NAN)
