Germany and the Niger enjoy long-standing relations. The two countries have a shared interest in stability, security and development in the Niger and, more generally, throughout the Sahel. There is only an insignificant amount of bilateral trade between Germany and the Niger. Germany closely coordinates its engagement with partner countries, international organisations and civil society. Germany’s cooperation with the Niger focuses on supporting the people of the Niger.

Cooperation between the two countries prioritises civilian support. Germany actively provides humanitarian assistance and uses other crisis management tools to help the Niger deal with acute emergencies. Moreover, Germany remains active in the Niger through its bilateral development cooperation and thereby significantly contributes to safeguarding livelihoods and mitigating the causes of crises. The focuses of cooperation include agriculture, mother and child health and climate-adapted cultivation methods.

Germany also supports the Niger through the European Union (EU) and the EU’s renewed approach to the Sahel region. The Niger is a signatory of the Samoa Agreement with the European Union.

Between 2016 and 2024, the German Government had an air transport base at Niamey airport that was primarily used to supply the German contingent in the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).