Niamey, July 31, 2026 — The distinguished halls of the Ministry of Interior, Public Security, and Territorial Administration in Niamey served as the backdrop for a high-level diplomatic exchange this Friday morning. Adhering to established republican traditions, Major General Mohamed Toumba, the Minister of State, extended a formal welcome to His Excellency Özgür Arslan, recently accredited as the extraordinary and plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to our nation.
While initially a customary introductory meeting, this encounter swiftly evolved into an in-depth working session. Highlighting the pragmatic nature of his diplomatic mission, the Turkish envoy was not alone; he was accompanied by the chief coordinator of TIKA, Ankara’s state institution dedicated to technical cooperation and development initiatives.
