French Ambassador to Libya, Mostafa Mihraje met with the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tripoli, Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba on Thursday.
They discussed Dbaiba the latest political developments and crises in neighbouring countries.
The French Ambassador also condemned the military coup in Niger, and affirmed France’s support for the UN Envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily.
The meeting comes at a time of regional instability, with neighbouring countries facing political and security challenges.
For its part, the newly-formed military council that has taken control of Niger, announced the reopening of its land and air borders with Libya, and other neighbouring countries.
According to a statement by the council’s Spokesman, Colonel Amadou Abdoul-Rahman, the borders with Algeria, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Chad have also reopened.
The military leaders closed Niger’s borders on 26 July, following the seizure of power and the ousting of elected President, Mohamed Bazoum.
Niger shares borders with several countries in the Sahel region, and the reopening of the borders will facilitate the movement of people and goods.
Earlier, Dbaiba publicly voiced his alarm over the events transpiring in Niger.
He voiced his rejection of any “unconstitutional changes to governments, and urged for an immediate halt to the military movements destabilizing the region’s security.” His statement echoes the sentiments of the international community and neighbouring nations, who are closely monitoring the situation.
Meanwhile, Niger’s state television aired a military statement, announcing the deposing of President Bazoum. It was declared that a military council has been formed to oversee the country’s governance, and the borders will be sealed until further notice.
The escalating crisis in Niger has placed neighbouring nations on high alert, prompting Libya to reinforce its border security.
Libya has been in a state of ongoing conflict since the fall of its long-time ruler, Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The country has struggled with instability and political power struggles