Benin: Agonkan Opens New Military Projects with Italy

Author: Armel TOGNONPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: Benin

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Benin: Agonkan Opens New Military Projects with Italy

Benin and Italy are looking to strengthen their military cooperation, as highlighted by Minister Gildas Agonkan during his meeting with Italian Ambassador Roberto Mengoni on September 15, 2026. Discussions focused on expanding military training and identifying new areas for collaboration. This initiative comes as Benin intensifies its exchanges with various military partners to enhance its defense capabilities.

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