In keeping with our Embassy in Niamey, I am closely following developments in #Niger following the attacks that struck the capital in recent hours.
Our compatriots in the country and the military personnel of the bilateral support Mission in Niger are well. My thanks to our Armed Forces for the important work they continue to carry out every day in the field, even in that strategic quadrant.
The stability of #Niger is fundamental to the security of the entire Sahel region, crucial also for countering illicit trafficking and irregular migratory flows. Italy will continue to be at the forefront for the stability of this area, whose developments have direct effects on the Mediterranean and Europe.
We hope for a swift return to order, with full protection for the civilian population.
: Antonio Tajani
Vice President of the Council of Ministers of Italy