French Foreign Ministry confirms it does not recognize the demands of the rebels in Niger

The French Foreign Ministry confirmed that they do not recognize the demands of the rebels in Niger to withdraw French troops from the country before September 3.

At the request of the media to comment on the corresponding demand put forward by the military in Niger, the Foreign Ministry gave a reference to the previous communiqués of the department, which repeatedly indicated that Paris only recognizes the demands of the legitimate authorities of Niger.

The same applies to the termination of military agreements with France, as announced by the military in Niger.

 "The French military stationed in Niger, like everyone else, is present there at the request of the legitimate authorities of the country, on the basis of agreements signed with the legitimate authorities of the country, in order to assist in the fight against terrorism ... Military agreements were concluded with the legitimate authorities of Niger, only we recognize them," the French Foreign Ministry said earlier.