Emmanuel Macron met on Tuesday March 23 with the new President of the Republic of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, whose election was validated on Sunday, announced the Elysee.
"He presented to him, as well as to the new representation in the National Assembly installed on Monday, all his best wishes and congratulated the Nigerien people for this peaceful transmission of power, which has a historic character in the history of Niger ”
, Declared the French presidency in a press release.
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Emmanuel Macron also
"condemned in the strongest manner"
the attacks perpetrated on Sunday by suspected jihadists who killed 137 people in the region of Tahoua (west), near Mali, and
"presented, on behalf of the French people, his condolences to the families of the victims ”
.
The French and Nigerien presidents
"reaffirmed their determination to work together in the pursuit of the fight against terrorist groups"
and,
"in accordance with the conclusions of the N'Djamena Summit held on February 15, efforts will be made to restore authority. of the State and the protection of populations ”
, underlined the Élysée.
Emmanuel Macron
"finally assured President Bazoum of his full support to continue the efforts undertaken by Niger in favor of the education of young girls"
.
