India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · NIGER
India & Niger
DEVELOPMENT PARTNERINDIA-AFRICA FORUMITEC TRAININGURANIUM INTEREST
India and Niger established diplomatic relations upon Niger's independence from France in 1960. The relationship has been shaped by India's broader Africa engagement, South-South cooperation principles, and — increasingly — Niger's strategic importance as one of the world's largest uranium producers. Niger's political instability, culminating in the military coup of July 2023, has complicated the bilateral relationship and suspended normal diplomatic engagement for a period, though India has maintained its commitment to the Nigerien people through development programmes.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Niger actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Estimates based on MEA bilateral brief and OEC data. Trade is very limited and includes primarily pharmaceuticals and basic goods from India. Source: MEA, DGFT.
~$80m
Total bilateral trade in goods
~$60m
India exports to country
~$20m
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.08bnin 2023 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1960, in 6 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India-Niger relations are maintained at a low level of intensity, shaped by Niger's domestic political instability since 2023, the complex Sahel security environment, and India's interest in Niger's uranium resources. Development cooperation through ITEC and pharmaceutical supply continues. The uranium opportunity is real but requires a stable political and regulatory framework that does not yet exist.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalNiamey
Population25 million
RegionAfrica
Diplomatic tiesSince 1960
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