King Mohammed VI Of Morroco Calls Buhari, Wishes Him Quick Recovery

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has also had a phone conversation with Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently in London on vacation.

The King, who initiated the call, asked after the President's health and expressed satisfaction at his rate of improvement.

The two leaders according to a release issued by the specail adviser to President Buhari on media and Publicity, Femi Adesina also discussed the current stage of the Morocco-Nigeria Atlantic crude oil pipeline project.

King Mohammed VI thanked President Buhari for Nigeria's support in returning Morocco to the African Union and notified him of Morocco's request to join the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

The Moroccan King also expressed his intention to make the Rabat-Abuja strategic partnership a framework for regular consultation and cooperation on African issues of mutual interest to both countries.

President Buhari, who thanked King Mohammed VI for the phone call, said that he looked forward to deepening relations between both countries.