Deputy Director and Chief of Staff MPCC visit in Niger

The European Union Military Partnership Mission in Niger (EUMPM Niger) was honored to host the Deputy Director and Chief of Staff of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC), Major General Werner Albl on 04 July 2023.
During his visit, Major General Werner Albl had key leader engagement with the EU Head of Delegation and met the EUMPM Niger Mission Force Commander, Colonel Antonio D’ Agostino. He had the opportunity to be briefed on the current state of play, the challenges and the achievements of this Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) partnership mission.
EUMPM Niger is one of the tools of the EU Integrated Approach in Niger. This CSDP mission represents a structured EU response and offers a sustainable platform to support the Nigerien armed forces capacity building. The mission responds to the Nigerien request of a dedicated CSDP mission whose objectives are defined on the basis of Nigerien needs and for Nigeriens.