Princess praises female entrepreneurs

ISTANBUL - Anatolia News Agency

Princess Maxima and Prince Willem Alexander ride their bikes in Istanbul.

There are many distinguished female entrepreneurs in Turkey, and the gender gap in the country could be reduced by promoting these entrepreneurs, Dutch Princess Maxima has said.

Delivering a speech at an Istanbul meeting titled “The Great Game Business Challenge,” visiting Princess Maxima said Turkey, the Netherlands and all countries needed young entrepreneurs to increase their national incomes.

She also noted that Turkey and the Netherlands were celebrating the 400th anniversary of their diplomatic relations this year.