EU reaffirms respect for Algeria and Niger's sovereignty, denying interference

The European Union declared on Tuesday its full respect for the sovereignty of both Algeria and Niger, clarifying that the deployment of Algerian military units in Niger is an strictly bilateral matter. During a press briefing in Brussels, an EU foreign policy spokesperson explained that the recent summoning of diplomats in Algiers and Niamey aligns with standard practices under the Vienna Convention. The EU emphasized that it has no intention to interfere in the internal affairs of either nation and denied seeking explanations regarding their bilateral commitments. These remarks follow the summons of the EU charge d'affaires by Niger's Prime Minister, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, regarding earlier comments deemed condescending. The EU reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining respectful diplomatic relations with both countries.