Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano
said Tuesday that an Italian military mission in Niger will not
go ahead until there is a formal request from the African
nation.
"The (Italian) parliamentary vote was a vote of
authorization," Alfano said.
"The deployment of the mission can only take place on the
request of the Niger authorities and on the basis of their
consent.
"(When we have the green light from Niamey) we will use this
authorization to conduct any action requested by the Niger
government and respecting Niger sovereignty".
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