It is important for ECOWAS to continuously cooperate with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) for the stability of the region, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said at the Doha Forum 2024 in Qatar.
He noted that this cooperation is crucial for fighting terrorism, addressing migration issues, and developing trade relations.
Faye also pointed out that the Alliance of Sahel States is currently facing a terrorist threat, and it is essential to maintain strong ties between its members.
Relations between ECOWAS and the AES deteriorated after Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withdrew, citing external influence and threats to their national interests. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu had earlier called on the Senegalese leader to facilitate the return of the AES countries to ECOWAS.