Togo and china strengthen strategic partnership with tangible outcomes
The enduring cooperation between Togo and the People’s Republic of China has once again demonstrated its effectiveness through concrete achievements. During the recent Ministerial Meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Coordinators held on June 11 in Changsha, Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi jointly reaffirmed their nations’ “solid, pragmatic, and exemplary” partnership.
This bilateral relationship has borne significant fruit since the 2024 China-Africa Forum, with multiple cooperative projects taking shape across various sectors in Togo.
In a notable demonstration of timely support, China provided 2,400 metric tons of rice as emergency food assistance, underscoring the partnership’s capacity to address pressing social needs.
The collaboration extends beyond national-level engagements to include innovative local partnerships.
The decentralized cooperation agreement between Lomé’s Golfe 2 district and China’s Hebei Province has facilitated valuable exchanges in sustainable development practices, investment strategies, and governance models.
Looking to the future, both nations are developing an ambitious industrial project that will see the University of Lomé partner with a leading Chinese technology group to establish local electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities.
This initiative exemplifies the partnership’s commitment to technology transfer and skills development while positioning Togo as a participant in the global green economy transition.
Through this multifaceted cooperation combining active diplomacy with targeted development initiatives, Togo and China are cultivating a pragmatic partnership model. This strategic alignment not only enhances Togo’s economic sovereignty but also strengthens its international alliances in an evolving global landscape.
The relationship continues to evolve beyond traditional assistance frameworks toward mutually beneficial cooperation that addresses both immediate needs and long-term development goals.
Kodjovi Makafui
