German chancellor meets Niger president in Niamey

Описание: (24 May 2022)
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Niamey - 23 May 2022
1. Various of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Niger President Mohamed Bazoum listening to German national anthem being played
2. Tracking shot of Scholz and Bazoom shaking hands with officials
3. Tracking shot of the leaders waking into presidential villa
3. Various of meeting between Scholz and Bazoum
STORYLINE:
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz was received by Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum in Niamey on Monday.
Prior to the meeting, Scholz visited German troops at a military base in Niger, which has been battling Islamic extremists.
Earlier this month, the German government backed a plan to move hundreds of its soldiers to Niger from neighbouring Mali.
The development comes amid a deepening political crisis in Mali that prompted former colonial power France to announce it was withdrawing its troops after nine years of helping Mali battle insurgents.
Germany officials say their decision also was motivated by concerns that Malian forces receiving EU training could cooperate with Russian mercenaries now operating in the country.
Germany, though, will increase its participation in a U.N. peacekeeping mission in Mali, providing up to 1,400 soldiers.
The Cabinet's decisions still need to be approved by parliament.
Scholz is currently on his first Africa tour since becoming chancellor nearly six months ago.
Two of the countries he is visiting - Senegal and South Africa - have been invited to attend the Group of 7 summit in Germany at the end of June.
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