Embassy of India Niamey, Republic of Niger

EAM's visit to Niamey from 20-21 January, 2020

EAM's Visit to Niamey from 20-21 January 2020

EAM’s visit to Niamey: Dr. S. Jaishankar, Hon’ble EAM, accompanied by Shri R. Ravindra, JS (C&WA) and Dr. Shilpak Ambule, JS (EAMO), visited Niamey on 20-21 January. This was the first visit of EAM to Niger since the opening of Indian Embassy in Niamey in May 2009. On arrival, he was received by Niger Foreign Minister Kalla Ankourao at Niamey Airport. On 21 January, EAM called on President Issoufou Mahamadou and Prime Minister Brigi Rafini. He met Foreign Minister Kalla Ankourao and both Foreign Ministers signed two Agreements (i) Protocol on Consultations; and (ii) Establishment of Joint Commission. EAM also met Internal Security Minister Bazoum Mohamed. On 21 January evening, Mahatma Gandhi Statue was jointly unveiled by the EAM and Niger FM. Thereafter, the grand inauguration of the Mahatma Gandhi Internaitonal Convention Centre (MGICC) was jointly done by the EAM and Niger President. The Centre has been established with the GoI’s grant of US$ 35.484 million. This was in addition to GoI’s support to Niger by way of another grant of US$ 15 million for the African Union Summit which was held in Niamey in early July 2019. During the meetings, fruitful discussions were held. Niger extended a warm welcome to EAM and extended good hospitality and also thankfully acknowledged India’s support to Niger.