Niger-Russia bilateral cooperation

Overview

Niger and Russia are accelerating bilateral cooperation through strategic projects. Following the inaugural session of the Niger-Russia Intergovernmental Joint Commission, Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani met with a Russian delegation led by Energy Minister Serguei Tsivilev to discuss expanding partnerships in energy, mining, transport, agriculture, health, education, and vocational training. President Tiani emphasized the necessity of accelerating these identified projects ahead of the Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for late October 2026.

Entities

Serguei Tsivilev · Russia · Nigeria · Milton Dick · Sola Enikanolaiye

Timeline

1 day ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Niger and Russia accelerate bilateral cooperation projects
Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani and Russian Energy Minister Serguei Tsivilev met in Niamey to advance bilateral cooperation in energy, mining, and agriculture ahead of the Russia-Africa Summit.
4 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
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Sources

arise.tv · gabonactu.com · lesahel.org · persecondnews.com · tchadvision.com · theheritagetimes.com