Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin and French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu expressed their desire for a diplomatic solution in Niger. This is stated in the published statement. expression Brigadier General Patrick Ryder, Pentagon Press Secretary.
The document emphasizes that the heads of military departments “share the desire for a diplomatic resolution of the situation in Niger”. In the phone call, the ministers stated that “relations with Nigerians and regional African partners” should be continued.
Austin and Lecornu also reaffirmed their “devotion to greater cooperation” based on long-term ties between countries in the field of defense and security.
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