Ankara expresses deep concern over the coup attempt in Niger and hopes for the preservation of lawful peace and stability in the country — Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry
Niger has suffered from chronic political volatility since gaining independence from France in 1960. / Photo: AA
Türkiye is following news of a coup attempt in the West African nation of Niger with “deep concern,” with hopes that lawful peace and stability in the country will not suffer, a Foreign Ministry statement said. "We follow with deep concern the coup attempt perpetrated by a group within the Armed Forces in Niger, which led to the removal from duty of President Mohamed Bazoum, who came to power through democratic elections, and the suspension of all democratic institutions," the statement said Thursday.
Türkiye hopes that the constitutional order, social peace and stability of"friendly and brotherly" Niger will not deteriorate, it added.Turkish foreign ministry on Niger:- We hope constitutional order, social peace & stability will not deteriorate
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