Tinubu Condemns Iran’s Attacks, Expresses Solidarity With Gulf Nations

President Bola Tinubu has declared Nigeria’s unwavering support for the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf nations that came under attack from Iran.

Praising these countries for their composure and restraint in the face of aggression, President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to peace and global stability.

The president made these remarks at the State House in Abuja during a ceremony where he received letters of credence from seven ambassadors and two high commissioners, among them envoys from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as confirmed in a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga.

“Let me first of all congratulate all of you and use this opportunity to say that the Federal Republic of Nigeria expresses its full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in the face of the recent attacks and say that we will always strive for peace and stability across the world.

“The world needs tranquillity, peace and love. We share that solidarity with all of you in that region,” Tinubu said.

President Tinubu further emphasised that Nigeria’s foreign policy would serve as the backbone of its engagement with the international community, with the aim of achieving mutual benefits for all parties involved.

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He stressed that the world’s most pressing challenges can only be overcome through the shared determination and cooperation of nations working alongside international institutions.