Colonel Davide Cipelletti has taken over command of the MISIN Mission in Niger from Brigadier General Alessandro Grassano.
20 December 2021
Source: Defence Staff
Author: Public Information Office
Colonel Davide Cipelletti has taken over command of the MISIN Mission in Niger from Brigadier General Alessandro Grassano. The ceremonyThe handover ceremony was presided over by Major GeneralFrancesco Bruno, Head of Operational Support Department of the Joint Operations CommandCOVI), in the presence of Emilia Gatto, Italian Ambassador to Niger, Dr.Pierpaolo Serpico, of the Crisis Unit ofMinistry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperationand the Nigerian military authorities, including the Commander of Air Base 101 which hosts theItalian contingent. TheMISINit's aamissiona bilateral understanding to support the development of the Security Forces of the Republic of Niger to enhance capabilities for combating illegal trafficking and security threats, within the framework of a joint European and US effort for the stabilisation of the Sahel region. Since January 2018, the Italian contingent has delivered 238 courses for over 5800 attendees.
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