In a meeting with Niger's Prime Minister Ali Lamin Zein, Raisi pointed to the track record of the United States and Western countries in exploiting resources under the guise of human rights slogans, and said the current situation in Gaza reveals the true nature of these nations.
He stated that human lives hold no value for them, and these slogans are used for their own interests.
Elsewhere in his remarks, Raisi applauded Niger’s substantial steps towards independence, foreseeing a promising future for the Muslim nation based on their resilience and self-reliance.
He said there are no obstacles to developing relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Niger, emphasizing Iran's readiness for exchanging capacities in sectors such as energy, industry, mining, and technical engineering services.
Raisi described Iran's relations with Niger and other African countries as extending beyond political and diplomatic ties, rooted in heartfelt interests among nations.
Niger's prime minister, for his part, emphasized the importance of Iran's role and position in regional and global equations.
He cited "common religious foundations, aspiration for independence, and justice-seeking" as shared points between the two nations.
Zein noted that these commonalities have led Niger to consider Iran a reliable and trustworthy friend and partner in the world.
The prime minister of Niger also elaborated on the domestic situation and foreign relations, expressing his country’s keen interest in expanding and deepening relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran in various sectors.