# Niger bilateral relations and regional cooperation

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/niger-bilateral-relations-and-regional-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-11-02T23:22:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Niger has engaged in multiple diplomatic efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and regional security. In Benghazi, Saddam Haftar, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Eastern Libyan forces, and Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Maamaamou Zeine signed a strategic cooperation protocol. The agreement, attended by Libyan government head Osama Hammad and a Nigerien delegation, aims to expand joint cooperation, though specific sectors were not disclosed.

Simultaneously, Nigerien Foreign Minister Bakary Yao Sangary held discussions with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. The talks focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, and capacity building. The ministers also addressed security challenges in the Sahel region, with Egypt expressing support for combating terrorism through integrated security and developmental approaches.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Egypt and Niger discuss Sahel security and bilateral cooperation

Egypt and Niger are discussing enhanced bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, while addressing security challenges and terrorism in the Sahel region.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-and-niger-discuss-sahel-security-and-bilateral-cooperation

### 2026-11-02: Eastern Libya and Niger sign strategic cooperation protocol

Eastern Libyan forces and Niger signed a strategic cooperation protocol in Benghazi to enhance bilateral relations and joint cooperation, according to officials.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eastern-libya-and-niger-sign-strategic-cooperation-protocol

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