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Niger seeks to attract Turkish investors

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Niger is seeking to attract Turkish investors, according to an article by the Journal du Niger. The material provided gives no details about the actors, sectors concerned or commitments mentioned.

Niger has sent a government and business delegation to Istanbul to attract Turkish investment and present opportunities for transforming its economy, the Journal du Niger reports. The mission is led by Abdoulaye Seydou, Niger’s Minister of Trade and Industry, as part of the B57 summit of business leaders.

The meeting is intended to bring Nigerien authorities and business circles closer to investors in Turkey. The government notably wants to mobilise foreign direct investment to support the development of sectors of the national economy, the Journal du Niger reports.

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