Canada-Niger Relations

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The bilateral relations between Canada and Niger are limited.

The diplomatic relations between Canada and Niger were established in 1962. Diplomatic representation is ensured by the Embassy of Canada in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The Embassasy is accredited to Niger and has an Office located in Niamey. The Republic of Niger is represented by its Embassy in Ottawa.

Canada has joined others in raising concerns about the socio-political consequences of the steps undertaken by the President of Niger to remain in power beyond his two term limit set out in the 1999 Constitution. Canada is concerned for the democratic advances made in Niger over the past ten years.

In terms of bilateral aid, to date, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has invested $350 million in Niger. Further to its contributions through multilateral programs, the Canadian Partnership Programs and regional cooperation, Canada allocates to Niger $5 million annually in bilateral development aid. This assistance aims to improve food security and supports population control, while promoting the education of young girls as a mean to achieve this objective.

Bilateral trade between our two countries is modest and amounted to $8.7million in 2008. Canadian companies in Niger are active mostly in research and exploration of gold, uranium and oil.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade contributes $10.3million over three years to projects designed to help different African countries and Niger to build their peacekeeping capacity. These projects, implemented by the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre, involve training police officers, civilians and members of the military assigned to peacekeeping operations.

August 2009

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