"Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to resuming and strengthening collaboration, with a view to ensuring regional stability and security," said a Nigerian military statement.
"Bilateral ties were positive overall since independence, but soured last July when Niger's presidential guard led a coup against President Mohamed Bazoum."
"After the coup, Niger's junta expelled Western forces and sought support from Russia, leading to a significant deterioration in relations with Nigeria and ECOWAS."
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