Nigeria, May 16 -- President Bola Tinubu has called for improved bilateral relations between Nigeria and Mali.

According to him, both countries need to strengthen bilateral relationships and deepen economic ties for their mutual benefit and the development of the region.

The president said this while receiving the Letter of Credence from the Ambassador of Mali, Oumar Coulibaly, in Abuja on Thursday.

He also stated that Nigeria was willing to support Mali with its democratic goals.

"We are open to any support we can render. I want you to see yourself as a member of the family here," he said.

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