French, Nigerien ministers meet, discuss security

A French delegation led by Foreign Minister and Minister for the Armed Forces, met with Niger President in Niamey on Friday.The fight against terrorism, the security situation in the Sahel and food insecurity were among the main topics discussed by the French and Nigerian officials.

Foreign Minister said they are here to mark France's commitment alongside the Nigerien authorities during a speech after the meeting.Several agreements were signed between the two countries that agreed to increase their work to improve the security in the Sahel, where the attacks have increased in the last months.