Niger's Prime Minister Addresses UNGA on Sovereignty, Security, and Foreign Relations

Niger's Stance on International Cooperation and Sovereignty

• 🇳🇪 The Prime Minister of Niger expresses heartfelt congratulations on the election of the President of the 80th UN General Assembly and pledges full support.
• 🤝 Niger supports the statement delivered on behalf of the Confederation of Sahel States, emphasizing sovereignty, defense of interests, and genuine cooperation.
• 🌍 Niger is willing to maintain friendly, cooperative relations with all nations that uphold peace and justice, respecting the UN Charter, sovereignty, and national interests.

Addressing Regional and Global Injustices

• 💔 Niger unreservedly condemns the Israeli genocide in Gaza and supports the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state.
• ⚠️ The nation also condemns Israeli aggression against Iran and Qatar and speaks out against the trivialization of violence in the DRC, Sudan, and the Sahel.
• 🗣️ Niger denounces the inaction and complicity of foreign powers and indifferent international actors in conflicts affecting the African continent.

Combating Imported Terrorism and Foreign Interference

• ⚔️ Niger highlights that the terrorism faced in the Sahel is deliberately imported and sponsored, questioning the financing and logistical means of terrorist groups.
• 🇫🇷 The speech strongly condemns France's alleged subversive actions to destabilize Niger since the departure of French troops, including intelligence sharing, funding, and equipping terrorists.
• 📉 France is accused of economic and financial warfare, thwarting Niger's development projects and systematically voting against the country in international financial institutions.

Reclaiming Sovereignty and National Development

• ✊ Since July 26, 2023, Niger has been on a new trajectory, casting away hindering foreign forces and breaking unfair conventions and treaties.
• 💎 Niger reaffirms its sovereignty over natural resources, particularly uranium, which has historically brought misery and pollution despite foreign exploitation.
• 🌾 A vast agricultural program aims for food self-sufficiency, with encouraging results after one year, reducing reliance on international aid.
• 📊 Despite iniquitous sanctions and an economic blockade, Niger has maintained macroeconomic reforms, taming inflation and projecting economic growth.

Reforming Multilateralism and Future Outlook

• 🤝 Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, has formed the Confederation of Sahel States, a strategic alliance to coordinate policies and build a shared future.
• 🌍 The nation believes in reformed multilateralism that is more inclusive and fairer, advocating for Africa's full place in international decision-making bodies.
• 🛡️ Niger's absolute priority remains security and the fight against terrorism, undertaken independently, emphasizing self-sufficiency over reliance on a powerless UN hampered by vetoes.
• 🌟 Niger is on the road to recovery, reaffirming sovereignty and dignity, and inviting international investors for win-win partnerships based on mutual respect and justice.