High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Policy, Josep Borrellconfirmed this Wednesday Direct aid of 66 million euros Niger made the announcement as part of a trip to the African country where he emphasized that security and economic development “go hand in hand”.
“There will be an additional contribution of 66 million” direct budget support We will do everything possible to increase the funds Niger receives in reviewing financial perspectives,” Borrell said during his visit to Niger after meeting with president Mohamed Bazoum.
As part of the trip, the head of European diplomacy will visit the recently launched EU military mission in Niger. “Security and economic development go hand in hand. There can be no development without security, and ultimately no security without development. One thing goes hand in hand with another,” he said.
In this sense, a “solid and reliable partner” He expressed the EU’s support for Bazoum, who highlighted his regional vision, economic development and policies.