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The EU's big business meeting in Niamey

On 7 and 8 February 2023, the EU-Niger Business Forum will be held in Niamey. The event is expected to be chaired by Nigerien president, Mohamed Bazoum. Several ministers from EU member states are expected to attend. [...]

Published on 12.01.2023 at 05:00 GMT

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The EU's big business meeting in Niamey

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Copenhagen working on plans for embassy in Niger

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