Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s travel to Niger on March 16, 2023, is the country’s first visit by a U.S. Secretary of State. He will meet with President Mohamed Bazoum and Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massoudou. Secretary Blinken’s visit to Niger following the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit is a recognition of our robust bilateral relationship with a key partner on democracy, governance, and regional security.

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