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													U.S.-Niger													The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Niger in 1960, following its independence from France. U.S. relations with Niger since its independence have generally been close and friendly. In 2010, a military junta took power after overthrowing the former president, who had tried to extend his rule unconstitutionally. Niger has taken important steps to consolidate and advance democratic institutions. President MahamadouThe U.S. established diplomatic relations with Niger in 1960, following its independence from France. U.S. relations with Niger since its independence have generally been close and friendly. In 2010, a military junta took power after overthrowing the former president, who had tried to extend his rule unconstitutionally. Niger has taken important steps to consolidate and advance democratic institutions. President Mahamadou Issoufou was inaugurated in 2011, which returned Niger to constitutional, civilian rule. Security threats emanating from Libya, the Lake Chad Region, and Mali have hampered the government’s efforts to improve Niger’s economy, strengthen governance, promote human rights, and protect fundamental freedoms. Niger is a critical actor in regional efforts to counter terrorism and promote stability.Collapse U.S.-Niger															Read more about U.S.-Niger																												U.S. Assistance to Niger													U.S. foreign assistance to Niger plays a critical role in preserving stability in a country vulnerable to political volatility, terrorism, the spread of violent extremism, food insecurity, and regional instability. U.S. assistance seeks to continue to improve food security, build counter-terrorism and peacekeeping capacity, sustain security sector reform, strengthen reproductive health and maternal and child health services, support productive agriculturalU.S. foreign assistance to Niger plays a critical role in preserving stability in a country vulnerable to political volatility, terrorism, the spread of violent extremism, food insecurity, and regional instability. U.S. assistance seeks to continue to improve food security, build counter-terrorism and peacekeeping capacity, sustain security sector reform, strengthen reproductive health and maternal and child health services, support productive agricultural enterprises, promote democracy and good governance, support prison and criminal justice sector reform, and strengthen security sector education and training. A $437 million Millennium Challenge Corporation compact, entered into force in January 2018, will strengthen Niger’s agricultural sector by improving water availability, roads, and market access. Collapse U.S. Assistance to Niger															Read more about U.S. Assistance to Niger																												Bilateral Economic Relations													Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world. Its largely agrarian and subsistence-based economy is frequently disrupted by extended droughts common to the Sahel region of Africa. U.S. exports to Niger include rice, vehicles, food-preparation goods, machinery, and fats and oils. Niger is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The U.S. hasNiger is one of the poorest countries in the world. Its largely agrarian and subsistence-based economy is frequently disrupted by extended droughts common to the Sahel region of Africa. U.S. exports to Niger include rice, vehicles, food-preparation goods, machinery, and fats and oils. Niger is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The U.S. has a trade and investment framework agreement with the Economic Community of West Africa, of which Niger is a member. Niger has signed a bilateral investment agreement with the U.S.Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations															Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations															Integrated Country Strategies
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COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
Since July, 2021 the United States has donated **1,435,860** safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Niger. This includes 629,460 Pfizer and 806,400 J&J doses. Of the 1,435,860 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

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