Ankara: Trkiye and Niger signed a series of cooperation agreements on Thursday in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tchiani following bilateral and delegation-level talks in Ankara.

According to Anadolu Agency, one of the key agreements was the 2026-2030 implementation protocol of a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in higher education. This protocol, aimed at expanding cooperation in higher education, research, and innovation, was signed by Higher Education Council Chairman Erol Ozvar and Niger's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Nigeriens Abroad, Bakary Yaou Sangare.

Additionally, a joint declaration on the establishment of a Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETCO) was signed by Trade Minister Omer Bolat and Niger's Trade and Industry Minister Abdoulaye Seydou. This commission is anticipated to enhance economic and trade relations between the two nations.

Further solidifying their partnership, a protocol regarding the joint operation and transfer of the Niger-Trkiye Friendship Hospital was signed by Turkish Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu and Niger's Public Health and Hygiene Minister Col. Dr. Garba Hakimi. This agreement outlines the joint management and eventual transfer of the hospital, which is a significant healthcare cooperation project.

Moreover, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Diplomacy Academy of the Turkish Foreign Ministry and Niger's National Institute for Diplomatic and Strategic Studies. This memorandum is focused on strengthening cooperation in diplomatic training and strategic studies and was signed by Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler and Nigerien Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangare.