Biden Phones Tinubu Over Release of Binance Executive and U.S.-Nigeria Relations (Details)
By Wisdom Tide
October 30, 2024
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria recently received a call from U.S. President Joe Biden, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations. The conversation, which took place around 4:00 p.m. Nigerian time, lasted approximately 30 minutes, highlighting key areas of collaboration and mutual interests.
Focus on Law Enforcement Collaboration
The primary focus of the call was the recent release of Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Head of Financial Crime Compliance. According to Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, the discussion centered on strengthening law enforcement cooperation between the two countries. This collaboration is critical to addressing complex issues in the cryptocurrency sector and enhancing cybersecurity efforts across borders.
Tuggar stated, “The call was about the collaboration between the two countries with regards to law enforcement and law enforcement agencies, as well as the release of one of the suspects of the cryptocurrency exchange company that you are all aware of.”
Strengthening Security in Africa
During the call, President Tinubu expressed appreciation for the ongoing partnership with the United States in various security initiatives. Both leaders acknowledged the importance of these collaborations, particularly in Africa and West Africa, where stability and security challenges remain a shared concern. President Biden assured Tinubu of continued U.S. support, underscoring that Africa’s stability is crucial to global security.
“Mr. President also thanked the U.S. for the partnership and collaboration in numerous areas concerning security in Africa and West Africa as a whole,” Tuggar reported.
Discussion on United Nations Security Council Reform
An additional topic of discussion was Africa’s representation in the United Nations Security Council. President Biden reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to supporting Africa's bid for a permanent seat on the Security Council, a significant step toward greater global influence for the continent. President Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s role as a regional leader, and Biden concurred, expressing that the United States sees Nigeria as a strong candidate for one of these seats.
In Tuggar’s words, “Biden assured that the United States is committed to seeing Africa have a permanent seat and does not see why one of those seats should not belong to Nigeria.”
This diplomatic engagement underscores the deepening ties between Nigeria and the United States and reflects the shared interests of both nations in advancing security, economic development, and representation on the global stage
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