🇷🇺🇳🇪 On July 8, during his working visit to Niamey to participate in the second Russia-Confederation of Sahel States (CSS) ministerial meeting, Sergey Lavrov was received by President of the Republic of the Niger Abdourahamane Tchiani and held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad of the Republic of the Niger Bakary Yaou Sangare.

The meetings covered a wide range of topical issues pertaining to strengthening the traditionally friendly Russia-Niger relations, including in the context of the Russian Embassy’s reopening in Niamey early this year.

The Parties confirmed their mutual intention to intensify bilateral cooperation in various fields, with particular focus on expanding mutually beneficial links in trade, the economy, investment and humanitarian affairs, and on improving the legal and regulatory framework.

When exchanging opinions on the key issues on the global and regional agendas, the Parties expressed principled solidarity in favour of shaping a more just multipolar world order that relies on the supremacy of international law and the central role of the United Nations.

It was emphasised that neo-colonial practices and new forms of exploitation in the context of the “rules-based order,” imposed by the West, are unacceptable. The Parties agreed to strengthen their coordination.

The Russian Side expressed support for the sovereign course of the incumbent Niger’s officials aimed at ensuring the country’s steady development, including by combating terrorism sponsored by some Western countries, strengthening security in Niger and the Sahara-Sahel region in general.

Significant attention was also paid to the preparations for the 3rd #RussiaAfrica summit scheduled for late October in Moscow.

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