PRESIDENT JONATHAN CONGRATULATES ABBOT ON VICTORY IN AUSTRALIAN ELECTIONS

President Goodluck Jonathan congratulates Mr. Tony Abbot of

Australia’s Liberal National Coalition on the coalition’s victory in
the country’s elections today.

Dr Goodluck Jonathan

As Mr. Abbot and the Liberal Coalition return to power in Australia
for the first time in six years, President Jonathan hopes that they
will maintain and build on the cordial and friendly relations
developed between Nigeria, other African nations and Australia under the outgoing Labour government.

ABBOTT & FAMILY

President Jonathan and the Federal Government of Nigeria look forward to working with Mr Abbot and his incoming administration to fully actualize the plans for increased trade and economic cooperation between Nigeria and Australia which were initiated during the President’s visit to Australia in 2011.

President Jonathan also trusts that with Mr. Abbot at the helm of the Australian Government, Nigeria and Australia will continue to work harmoniously on global issues such as the war against terrorism, climate change, international trade and migration.

He wishes Mr. Abbot a very successful tenure.  (STATE HOUSE, P.R.)

Reuben Abati

Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
September 7, 2013