On 26 February 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, welcomed Mr. Bakary Yaou Sangaré, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Nigerians Abroad of Niger, at the Ministry’s headquarters.

Mr. Bakary Yaou Sangaré expressed his gratitude to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, highlighting his appreciation for Algeria’s assistance to his country in the field of higher education and scientific research. He noted that Algeria has granted approximately 300 scholarships to Niger, a number he described as “significant” for a country like his. Furthermore he remarked that no other country globally offers them as many scholarships and training opportunities as Algeria does.

He additionally conveyed his aspiration to enhance training programmes, particularly in the areas of hydrocarbons, medicine and precision technology.