Chinese Firm Zhongshan Releases Seized Presidential Jet, Says It’s an Act of Goodwill to Enable Tinubu’s Trip to France

Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd has announced the release of one of the three Nigerian Airbus A330 aircraft detained in France, following a court order obtained from a Paris judicial court.

In a statement issued on Friday, the company spokesperson said the release was a gesture of goodwill, acknowledging Ahmed Bola Tinubu requires the aircraft for a scheduled meeting with French President, Emmanuel Macron.

The statement reads, “Zhongshan has consistently acted reasonably and fairly in a legal dispute with Nigeria, which it did not initiate.

Chinese Firm Zhongshan Releases Seized Presidential Jet, Says It's an Act of Goodwill to Enable Tinubu's Trip to France
Tinubu and Presidential Jet [Nigerian Tribune]

“The company has been informed that an Airbus A330, currently detained in France due to a French court order obtained by Zhongshan, is needed by the President of Nigeria for his upcoming meeting with President Macron next week.

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“As a goodwill gesture, Zhongshan has lifted the seizure, allowing the aircraft to be used for the President’s trip.”

The spokesperson added that the company remains committed to negotiations with the Nigerian government, with hopes of reaching a “reasonable compromise swiftly.”

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