Niger’s prime minister arrives in Benghazi to strengthen cooperation
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Burkina 24
Niger’s prime minister has arrived in Benghazi, Libya, for an official visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations. He is accompanied by the chief of staff and several Nigerien military officials, according to a message posted by the prime minister on Facebook and reported by Burkina24.
Niger’s prime minister travelled to Benghazi, eastern Libya, on Sunday 1 November for an official visit focused on strengthening relations between the two countries. He was welcomed by Oussama Hammad, president of the Libyan government based in Benghazi, according to a message posted by the Nigerien head of government on Facebook.
The prime minister led a delegation including Brigadier-General Mamane Sani Kiaou, chief of staff of the Nigerien Armed Forces, as well as several chiefs of staff from the different branches of Niger’s army. He described the visit as a testament to the ties between Niger and Libya.
The trip took place on the same day as discussions on security coordination between Niger and eastern Libya, announced as part of monitoring their shared border.
