Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, on Monday met with China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, H.E. Sun Yeli, in Beijing, as Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cultural and creative cooperation with China.
Today in Beijing, the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, met with the Minister of Culture and Tourism of China, H.E. Sun Yeli. pic.twitter.com/IyjWt8q8KE
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The high-level meeting, held as part of Musawa’s official visit to China, focused on the speedy implementation of existing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between both nations and the updating of agreements to reflect emerging areas in culture, tourism, and the creative economy. The discussions also explored investment opportunities in infrastructure to further enhance collaboration.
Building on the momentum of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent state visit to China, the two ministers agreed on practical steps to translate cultural diplomacy into tangible outcomes.
In a significant highlight, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation, Ali Nuhu, presented opportunities for cooperation in the Nigerian film industry, stressing its potential as a growing avenue for bilateral cultural exchange and investment.
The Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy noted that the engagement underscores Nigeria’s determination to expand its global footprint in culture and tourism while creating sustainable opportunities for the creative industries.
The meeting represents another step in Nigeria’s broader strategy of positioning culture and the creative industries as central to economic growth. With tourism, film, fashion, and heritage at the heart of the discussion, the visit underscored the shared vision of both nations to strengthen cultural diplomacy and open new pathways for cooperation.
As Nigeria and China look to the future, Monday’s meeting is expected to lay the groundwork for deeper exchanges, more robust investments, and a stronger cultural partnership that benefits both nations.
