During a plenary session held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, chaired by Dr. Khalida Boufadesh, members of the National People's Assembly voted by an absolute majority to endorse President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's decision to deploy units of the National People's Army to Niger. Representing the President, Ahmed Attaf, Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs, presented the constitutional basis for this action under Article 91. The parliamentary group leaders expressed full support for the resolution, noting that the deployment is essential for honoring bilateral agreements and safeguarding energy interests between the two neighboring countries.