Niger’s Foreign Minister Participates in Russia-Africa Summit Plenary Session

Moscow:Niamey The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Nigeriens Abroad, Bakary Yaou Sangaré, led the Nigerien delegation at the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit, participating in the plenary session on Thursday, October 29, 2026, held at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow.

According to Saudi Press Agency, during the summit, Minister Sangaré praised the strategic partnership between Niger and the Russian Federation. He emphasized the importance of strengthening and diversifying this cooperation through the implementation of significant and integrative projects.

The Minister highlighted the potential of key sectors such as agriculture and food security, energy and mining, industrial transformation, infrastructure and transport, telecommunications, and the digital economy.

This participation reflects Niger's commitment to enhancing its cooperative relations with the Russian Federation and promoting mutually beneficial partnerships aimed at the country's economic and social development.