CORRECTS - Niger’s first lady visits African Culture House in Turkish capital

CORRECTS DIGNITARY THAT VISITED CULTURE HOUSE; REVISES HEADLINE, DECK, LEDE; EDITS THROUGHOUT

By Fuat Kabakci

ANKARA (AA) - Niger’s first lady on Thursday visited the African Culture House and Handicrafts Market in Turkiye's capital Ankara.

Khadija Bazoum, whose husband Mohamed Bazoum is also in Turkiye to attend Antalya Diplomacy Forum, paid a visit to the culture house founded in Ankara under the auspices of Turkiye’s First Lady Emine Erdogan.

Bazoum examined the items manufactured by women from 18 African countries and put on sale. She said that she was glad to see the “African spirit, colors and culture” in Ankara.

Also presenting the house with paintings of historical and traditional handicrafts from Niger’s Agadez region, she hailed the importance of the bridge established between her country and Turkiye by women.

She was also briefed about the activities of the house, and they discussed ways of cooperation with NOOR Foundation in projects relating to women and children in line with the sustainable development goals of Niger.

*Writing by Ali Murat Alhas