Blinken asserts unwavering support of US for Nigerian president

WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (MENA) - US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke on Wednesday with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum to assert the continued unwavering support of the United States for President Bazoum and Niger’s democracy.

According to the US State Department, Blinken underscored that the United States rejects efforts to overturn the constitutional order and stands with the people of Niger, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union and international partners in support of democratic governance and respect for the rule of law and human rights.