Remarks With Nigerian Foreign Minister Ojo Maduekwe Before Their Meeting
Photo Opportunity
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Treaty Room
Washington, DC
SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning. I’m very pleased to welcome to the State Department the foreign minister of Nigeria. He is here with a distinguished delegation, both of ministers from the government and members of the parliament, and we’re delighted that you’re here to discuss so many matters of mutual concern, Mr. Minister.
FOREIGN MINISTER MADUEKWE: Thank you, Secretary. It is indeed a great pleasure and an honor to be here with you.
SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you.
FOREIGN MINISTER MADUEKWE: We look forward to a great conversation.
SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you. Thank you very much.
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FOREIGN MINISTER MADUEKWE: Thank you, Secretary. It is indeed a great pleasure and an honor to be here with you.
SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you.
FOREIGN MINISTER MADUEKWE: We look forward to a great conversation.
SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you. Thank you very much.
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PRN: 2009/247
