00:00 France's ambassador to Niger is to stay in the country, despite an ultimatum from the
00:05 new army leaders there that he leave. The decision was confirmed today during a major
00:10 foreign policy speech by the President Emmanuel Macron. During those remarks, Macron confirmed
00:16 that Envoy Sylvain Etienne was listening from Niami, the capital of Niger, hours after the
00:24 Junta's deadline for his departure had expired.
00:27 "I believe our policy is the correct one. It's based on the courage of President Bassem,
00:35 on the efforts of our diplomats and our ambassador in Niger, who will stay despite
00:40 pressure from coup leaders. We do not recognize them. We support the President who's not resigned."
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