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(Press launch authorizing the go to of former presidents of Benin, Nicéphore Soglo and Dr. Boni Yayi to Niger)
* For a fast return to regular fraternal and safety relations between our two international locations.
* The institution of a tripartite fee with a view to returning to regular relations guaranteeing our frequent safety and resulting in the efficient resumption of our socio-economic exchanges in a peaceable political scenario.
PH: DR: The 2 vice-presidents of Benin acquired the viewers with the Normal de Brigarde Abdourahamane Tiani, the President of the Nationwide Council for the Protection of the Fatherland, the Head of State of Niger
Monday June 24, 2024, within the lengthy custom that unites the folks of Benin and Niger; the 2 vice presidents of Benin, His Excellency Nicéphore D. Soglo and Dr. Boni Yayi, visited Niger, with a view to talking with Nigerien authorities in regards to the disaster between our two international locations.
Upon their arrival in Niamey, Presidents Nicéphore Soglo and Dr. Boni Yayi have been welcomed at Diori Hamani worldwide airport, by Gl de Brigarde Mohamed Toumba, Minister of State, Minister of the Inside, Public Safety and Territorial Administration and Dr. Soumana Boubacar, Minister Director from the Workplace of the Head of State.
On Tuesday, June 25, Normal de Brigarde Abdourahamane Tiani, President of the Nationwide Council for the Protection of the Fatherland, acquired the Head of State of Niger, the presidents Nicéphore D. Soglo and Dr. Boni Yayi in viewers. This viewers occurred within the presence of His Excellency, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Economic system and Finance, Mr. Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, Gl de Brigarde Mohamed Toumba, Minister of State, Minister of the Inside, Public Safety and Administration Territorial and Dr. Soumana Boubacar, Minister Director of the Workplace of the Head of State.
Throughout this assembly which occurred in a local weather characterised by fraternity and confidentiality, the Presidents Nicéphore Soglo and Dr. Boni Yayi pleaded for a fast return to normalcy in fraternal relations and safety between the 2 our nation
As true ambassadors of peace and the strengthening of fraternity between our two peoples, the 2 vice presidents of Benin particularly expressed the necessity for constructive dialogue between the Beninese and Nigerien authorities to resolve the variations that exist appeared from 30 July 2023. between our two international locations.
Together with solely the fundamental pursuits of our two brothers, they subsequently urged to observe within the steps of our forefathers, our founding fathers, and to work arduous in direction of mutual success.
Responding to his company, Normal de Brigarde Abdourahamane Tiani, Head of State of Niger, welcomed the initiative of the 2 former heads of state, whereas traditionally recalling the excellence of their relations centuries in the past that had at all times existed between our two peoples. .
Evoking the African custom of respect for elders, President Tiani stated it was his responsibility to heed the knowledge that dictated the journey of his “elders” from Benin to Niger . Additionally, he needed to make it clear that the pursuits of our two international locations are above any particular points.
That’s the reason he deplored the change within the relationship between the 2 States because of severe threats to the nationwide safety of Niger, because of the presence of hostile international forces on our frequent border. On this topic and making an allowance for the seriousness of the scenario, he despatched detailed and documented data to his company.
Nevertheless, indicating his availability for open and fraternal dialogue, conscious of the arguments developed by his company, the Head of State of Niger accepted the precept {that a} tripartite fee can be established with a view to return to a traditional relationship guaranteeing our frequent safety. and resulting in the efficient resumption of our socio-economic exchanges in a peaceable political setting.
This tripartite fee will embody: representatives from the Authorities of Benin; representatives of the Nigerien Authorities and the 2 (2) former presidents of the Republic of Benin.
It needs to be famous that this listening to ended on a word of hope for a fast return to peaceable relations between our two international locations.
Persevering with their keep in Niger, the 2 Beninese vice-presidents met their counterparts, former heads of state of Niger.
Very glad with their keep in Niger, His Excellency Nicéphore Soglo and Dr. Boni Yayi requested Nigerien authorities to observe swimsuit by sending a high-level delegation to satisfy with authorities One other Beninese.
Lastly, His Excellency, Nicéphore Soglo and Dr. Boni Yayi sincerely thank the CNSP and the Authorities for the nice and cozy welcome prolonged to them, within the true custom of Sahelian hospitality normally and Nigerien hospitality particularly .
They particularly thank the Normal de Brigarde Adourahamane Tiani, Head of Niger State, in whom they discovered a person with good listening, very involved in regards to the pursuits of his folks and the upkeep of peace in our sub-region.
Signed to:
Ali Mhaman Lamine ZEINE, Prime Minister, Minister of Economic system and Finance
Nicéphore SOGLO, former President of the Republic of Benin
Dr. Boni YAYI, former President of the Republic of Benin.
