Nigerien education minister receives Turkish ambassador
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Journalduniger
Niger’s Minister of National Education, Élisabeth Shérif, received Türkiye’s ambassador on 21 October 2026. The diplomatic meeting is part of exchanges between the two countries, reports Journal du Niger.
Niger’s Minister of National Education, Literacy and Language Promotion, Élisabeth Shérif, received Türkiye’s ambassador to Niger, Özgür Arslan, in Niamey on Wednesday 21 October. The two officials discussed prospects for cooperation in education, reports Journal du Niger.
Their talks focused on a partnership that could support reforms to Niger’s education system. Education is one of the areas of cooperation between Niger and Türkiye, alongside trade, investment, culture and security, the outlet says.
The meeting follows Élisabeth Shérif’s launch of the 2026–2027 school year on 30 September. On 15 October, Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani also received six diplomatic representatives in Niamey.
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