President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to further strengthening its warm and friendly relations with Nigeria.

In his message to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Nigeria's Independence Day, being observed today, he expressed confidence that closer cooperation would serve the shared interests of the two peoples.

The President said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Nigeria and expressed confidence that the existing bonds of friendship and cooperation would continue to deepen and expand in the years ahead.