U.S. seeks to deepen trade ties with Benin amid security concerns

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U.S. seeks to deepen trade ties with Benin amid security concerns

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Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting in Washington with Beninese Foreign Minister Olushegun Adjadi Bakari. The meeting focused on enhancing the commercial relationship between the United States and Benin, with discussions aimed at exploring opportunities to strengthen their bilateral trade platform.

During the talks, Deputy Secretary Landau extended condolences from the United States for the deaths of Beninese soldiers in recent attacks by Jama’at Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM). He emphasized the U.S. commitment to supporting Benin's sovereignty and improving its security capabilities.

The information provided is attributed to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.

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