Deputy Ministers of Defense of the Russian Federation Yunus-Bek Yevkurov and Alexander Fomin held a working meeting with the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Niger, Salifu Modi. This situation was reported to the Russian defense ministry. telegram channel.
“The parties noted the importance of developing Russia-Nigeria relations in the defense sector and agreed to intensify joint actions to stabilize the situation in the region,” the statement said.
Additionally, representatives of the Russian Ministry of Defense emphasized their readiness to continue constructive dialogue with Nigerian partners to increase the combat readiness of the national armed forces of the Republic of Niger.
Before this, Prime Minister of Niger Ali Mahamane Lamine Zein statedIt evaluates the visit of the Deputy Head of the Russian Ministry of Defense to strengthen cooperation.
Oumarou Abdurahamane, Representative of the Pan Africanist Party of Niger spoke For cooperation with Russia in oil and uranium production projects. Relations between the African country and Russia began to improve after the change of power.
Previously in the Kremlin answered To a question about a possible meeting between Putin and the Prime Minister of Niger.