He said the continued threats and sanctions from the West African leaders on Niger were backed by France.
The suspension adds to the list of African airspace affected by geopolitical disruptions, which already includes Libya and Sudan.
Santaco denied rumours that the closure was lifted after talks with the regional authorities.
In a press release, the chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State, President Bola Tinubu, said the summit would be held in Abuja.
The foreign office spokesman said sanctions and national or international prosecution are possible steps to be taken if a violent act is taken against the president.
“Burkina Faso and Mali are sending a delegation to Niamey to show the solidarity of the two countries with the brotherly people of Niger.”
Italy has urged ECOWAS to extend its deadline for the reinstatement of Niger’s ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
On Sunday as the deadline expired, the junta closed its airspace until further notice, citing the increased threat of military intervention.
ECOWAS, backed by the U.S. and other Western allies, has threatened fire and brimstone to invade Niger.
NNPJ called on local and global media organisations to reduce the hype about the issues relating to the Niger Republic.
