The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Togolese Abroad, Professor Robert Dussey, during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, made it clear that Togo does not agree with a potential military intervention by ECOWAS in Niger.
In his speech in New York on Thursday during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Togolese foreign minister clearly expressed Togo’s position regarding a potential ECOWAS military intervention in Niger aimed at restoring President Bazoum, who was overthrown in the coup that occurred on July 26th.
Togo firmly opposed the option of a military intervention in Niger, preferring the path of diplomacy and peaceful conflict resolution.
Indeed, the Togolese minister strongly criticized ECOWAS’ plans for military intervention, describing this approach as contrary to the fundamental values of human dignity. He quoted Enlightenment philosopher Emmanuel Kant, emphasizing that if the decision-makers of war were willing to send their own children to the frontlines, there would be no war.
Robert Dussey highlighted Togo’s peaceful tradition since its independence in 1960, stating that the country had never engaged in war against its neighbors or served as a rear base for aggressions against other brotherly countries. He clearly stated that peace is ingrained in the DNA of the Togolese people.
The minister’s speech at the United Nations emphasized the importance of diplomacy and dialogue to resolve conflicts in West Africa, especially in a context of political transition and volatile security. Togo, as a nation of peace, calls for more investment in seeking peaceful solutions rather than military means.
