The move faces criticism for damaging relations with Africa's largest economy.
Onyeama also implied that the Nigerian government was not fully briefed on why it was penalized with these visa restrictions until he arrived in Washington this week for a previously scheduled trip. He added that it was"very gratifying" to speak in person with U.S. officials"and to understand more clearly the reasoning."
Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama shakes hands with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the Department of State, Feb. 4, 2020, in Washington, D.C.The White House announced Friday that the U.S. is imposing new requirements on foreign countries for their citizens to be eligible for U.S. visas, including sharing passport data, information on lost or stolen passports and applicants' criminal histories.
"U.S. officials have also confirmed that we have been able to tick most of those boxes," he said, except for data sharing on lost or stolen passports.Trump's proclamation specified that countries must report lost or stolen passports to Interpol within 30 days, an updated requirement under the expanded travel ban.
President Donald Trump and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari walk into the Rose Garden for a joint press conference at the White House, April 30, 2018.
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