China hopes for early restoration of Niger's constitutional order
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China hoped the constitutional order in Niger could be restored as soon as possible, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said Tuesday.
China was concerned about the situation in Niger and always maintained that disputes should be properly settled through negotiations and dialogues, he said at a regular press conference.
A group of Nigerien soldiers launched a coup Thursday last week, seizing President Mamadou Tandja, suspending the constitution and dissolving the cabinet. A joint mission had been sent to Niger by the United Nations, African Union and Economic Community of West African States to mediate.
Qin said China hoped involved parties in Niger could put the country and people's interests first and try to maintain national order and development.
Noting China enjoyed long-standing friendly cooperation with the Nigerien people, Qin said China was willing to work with Niger to push forward bilateral ties and hoped the two countries could continue to progress cooperation for mutual benefit.
He said the Chinese organizations and nationals were reportedly safe in Niger.
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