Buhari made the comment on Thursday, March 30, during a meeting with the outgoing Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, Fahad Bin Abdullah Sefyan in Abuja.

According to a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina, Buhari said that the two countries would have more areas to collaborate in future.

The president also said that the relationship between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia is a mutually beneficial one, which should grow stronger in the years to come.

“I quite appreciate the relationship between the two countries,” Buhari said.

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Ambassador Sefyan, on his part praised Buhari for the success of his administration in fighting terrorist sect, Boko Haram.