Libya and Niger sign a strategic cooperation protocol
LIBYA – Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lt Gen Saddam Haftar has received a high-level delegation from the Republic of Niger led by Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine and including political and military leaders, in the presence of Libyan Prime Minister Dr Osama Hammad. The meeting saw the signing of a strategic cooperation protocol between the two countries.
Message from the Commander-in-Chief and stronger neighbourly ties
Lt Gen Saddam Haftar welcomed the visiting delegation, voicing pride in the historical and cultural ties and good-neighbourly relations between the two countries and peoples. He conveyed the greetings and appreciation of Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Khalifa Belqasim Haftar to Niger’s President, Gen Abdourahamane Tiani, and the people of Niger.
Niger’s prime minister expressed his pleasure at visiting the General Command and thanked his hosts for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegation.
Following up on the agreement
The visit is part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation and broaden partnership in various fields. Both sides stressed the importance of continued consultation and coordination and of following up on the implementation of the protocol’s provisions in the shared interests of Libya and Niger.
