Algeria and Niger | Tebboune sends a message to Tchiani, and Attaf discusses developments in the Sahel and Sahara region

The President of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, received the Algerian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, the National Community Abroad, and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, who visited Niamey as a special envoy of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

During the meeting, Attaf delivered a written message from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to the Nigerien leader, in which the former expressed his satisfaction with the state of bilateral relations and the progress achieved across various sectors. He further affirmed his commitment to continued joint efforts with the Nigerien leadership to strengthen and develop the partnership between the two nations.

**Developments in the Sahel and Regional Coordination**

According to a statement from the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the discussion covered the latest developments in the Sahel-Saharan region, as well as a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest.

Ahmed Attaf emphasized Algeria’s readiness to work with all countries in the region to support security and stability, and to enhance coordination and cooperation in a manner that serves the mutual interests of the region’s nations and their peoples.

**Significance of the Algerian Initiative**

This visit takes place within the context of intensifying Algerian diplomatic engagement with Niger, coinciding with the growth of bilateral cooperation in the security, military, and economic spheres, as well as in energy and infrastructure projects.

The presidential message also reflects Algeria’s commitment to maintaining direct channels of communication with the Nigerien leadership and strengthening its diplomatic presence in the Sahel, amidst the security challenges and political shifts currently unfolding in the region.

**Sahel News | Algeria and Niger – Regional Coverage**