The civilian prime minister appointed by Niger's junta, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, along with two other members of the ruling military council, embarked on a visit to Chad on Tuesday to engage in discussions with interim President Gen Mahamat Idriss Déby.

Mr. Zeine, recognized as the diplomatic representative of the military administration, conveyed that his country was presently under a "transitional" government and restated the junta's willingness to engage in dialogue.

However, he emphasized that the junta would engage in discussions solely with "partners" who uphold his nation's sovereignty.

Chadian President Déby has been actively attempting to mediate between the Niger junta and the ousted government of President Mohamed Bazoum.

Chad has also declared its non-involvement in any military actions directed against the leaders of the Niger coup.

Concurrently, the heads of the armed forces from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are set to convene in Accra, the capital of Ghana, on Thursday and Friday to deliberate on the situation in Niger.

These military leaders reportedly plan to strategize a course of action for potential military intervention in Niger, aiming to restore power to Mr. Bazoum.