Bilateral cooperation, safety and the forthcoming presidential elections in Niger fashioned the majority of the talks between the French Minister and the Nigerian authorities.
as reported from Niamey, Moussa Kaka
On the finish of his 24-hour keep in Niger, Jean-Yves Le Drian paid a full of life tribute to Mahamadou Issoufou, who arrived on the finish of his time period respecting his dedication to not run for a 3rd time period. The upcoming presidential election can be a benchmark for Africa, the French international minister stated in a press convention together with his counterpart Kalla Hankouraou. “I got here to fulfill President Issoufou earlier than the top of his time period right here as a result of we’ve had many high quality exchanges since 2012 and I want to pay tribute to him.”
Jean-Yves Le Drian, who spoke at size with President Issoufou, provides his evaluation of the long run 2020 elections: “They happen when they’re to happen, in accordance with the Structure. The standard of the elections in Niger can be a benchmark for the entire of Africa ”regardless of“ the vigilance of the Constitutional Courtroom ”.
The chief of French diplomacy additionally met with humanitarian actors following the Kouré tragedy and the weather of the Barkhane power in Niamey.
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Army cooperation between the Nigerian forces and Barkhane has reached an unprecedented stage, for his half, Minister Kalla Hankouraou stated, with particular reference to Operation “Bourrasque”: bush by bush, to rinse out [les terroristes, NDLR] throughout.”
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