Delegation from Nigeria and that of the Republic of Niger met in Niamey on Wednesday, in a move to restore the damaged bilateral ties between the two neighbours.
Daily Trust gathered that Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, arrived in Niamey on Tuesday, leading a high-level delegation aimed at restoring and strengthening diplomatic relations between Nigeria and the Republic of Niger.
The visit marks a significant step in mending ties strained since the July 2023 coup in Niger.
Tuggar delivered a special message from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the Head of State of the Republic of Niger, Daily Trust gathered.
The Nigerian delegation included senior diplomats, policy advisers, and defence liaison officers.
It was learnt that discussions covered critical issues such as security cooperation, regional trade, economic development, and cross-border collaboration.
