Tiani Hosts Sahel Alliance Prime Ministers in High-Level Meeting (video)

On December 30, 2024, General Abdourahamane Tiani hosted prime ministers from Sahel Alliance countries in Niger to address collective challenges and strategies for regional cooperation. The discussions aimed at enhancing sovereignty, independence, and sustainable development, reflecting Tiani's diplomatic efforts since his leadership began after the July 2023 coup.

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Tiani Hosts Sahel Alliance Prime Ministers in High-Level Meeting (video)
President of the National Council for the Protection of the Homeland receives the Prime Ministers of the Sahel Alliance countries

General Abdourahamane Tiani, President of Niger and head of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP), welcomed the prime ministers of the Sahel Alliance countries on Monday, December 30, 2024. This significant diplomatic event brought together key leaders from the region to discuss shared challenges and strategies.

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Attendees and Delegations

The meeting included:

  • Apollinaire Joachim Kyélem de Tambèla, Prime Minister of Burkina Faso
  • General Abdoulaye Maïga, Prime Minister of Mali
  • Ali Lamine Zeine, Prime Minister of Niger

Each prime minister was accompanied by high-ranking ministerial delegations from their respective countries.

Key Outcomes and Discussions

Following the meeting, Burkina Faso's Prime Minister expressed deep gratitude to President Tiani, highlighting that the gathering provided an opportunity to receive guidance on implementing joint public policies for the alliance countries. The discussions focused on:

  • Enhancing sovereignty and prosperity for the alliance's populations
  • Working responsibly towards genuine independence for alliance countries
  • Effectively addressing shared challenges
  • Concentrating on achieving people's aspirations for independence and sustainable development

Niger's Ministerial Presence

The meeting saw broad ministerial participation from Niger, including:

  • Minister of National Defense
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs
  • Minister of Public Health
  • Minister of Youth and Sports
  • Minister of Housing
  • Director of the Office of the President of the CNSP

This high-level attendance underscores the importance Niger places on regional cooperation and solidarity within the Sahel Alliance.

The gathering of these leaders signifies a concerted effort to strengthen ties and coordinate strategies among Sahel countries facing similar security and development challenges. It also highlights General Tiani's role in regional diplomacy since assuming leadership following the July 2023 coup in Niger.

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