On June 11, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad of Niger Bakary Yaou Sangaré in Changsha.

Wang Yi said that China and Niger have a traditional friendship, and the relationship between the two countries is part of South-South cooperation. China has always supported Niger in safeguarding its sovereignty, independence and national dignity, and is ready to uphold mutual respect and mutual support with Niger, carry forward the tradition of friendship, enhance mutual trust, and promote the sound, stable and sustainable development of China-Niger relations.

Wang Yi stated that China's cooperation with Africa follows the principle of pursuing the greater good and shared interests and the principle of sincerity, real results, amity and good faith. China encourages Chinese enterprises to support Africa's development and help revitalize Africa in the spirit of win-win cooperation and in response to Africa's needs. The differences and issues encountered in cooperation should be properly handled through dialogue between both sides. Wang Yi expressed the hope that Niger will safeguard the security and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and citizens in Niger, and create conditions for the safe and sustainable development of cooperation projects.

Bakary Yaou Sangaré stated that Niger and China are friends and partners, and the two countries boast the tradition of mutually beneficial cooperation. China has become Niger's major economic and trade investment partner, and the bilateral relationship has been upgraded to a strategic partnership. Niger remains firmly committed to the one-China policy, regards cooperation with China as a priority, attaches great importance to security issues, and is willing to enhance mutual trust and maintain dialogue in the spirit of mutual respect.