On October 28, 2026, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Togo, participated in the third Russia-Africa Forum in Moscow. The event brought together African leaders and Russian partners to discuss cooperation in various areas, including trade, investments, energy infrastructure, payment systems, digital transformation, and food security. This participation reflects Togo's consistent foreign policy of diversifying partnerships to serve national priorities.
Togo's presence at the forum is part of its strategy to maintain relationships with all partners based on mutual respect and concrete benefits for its population. The country has an established framework for cooperation with Russia through the Togo-Russia Intergovernmental Mixed Commission. The goal now is to convert commitments into operational projects in areas where Togo has identified needs, such as energy, agriculture, industrial transformation, and scientific and technical training.
Discussions at the forum highlighted the shared expectation of many African states for equitable partnerships that promote productive investment, technology transfer, and respect for the sovereign choices of countries on the continent. This approach aligns with the vision presented by the President of the Council on the international stage. Togo advocates for an Africa that is more closely associated with global decisions, capable of defending its interests and valorizing its potential with all partners willing to build on balanced bases.
The forum also featured an exhibition on Russian innovations in economic and social sectors, which the President of the Council visited to identify solutions adaptable to Togo's development priorities. He then attended an official dinner offered to delegation heads. The follow-up to the discussions in Moscow will be ensured within the framework of existing bilateral cooperation mechanisms.
The Russia-Africa Forum provided a platform for African leaders to engage with Russian partners and explore opportunities for cooperation. Togo's participation in the forum demonstrates its commitment to strengthening relationships with partners and promoting national development. The country's priorities in areas such as energy, agriculture, and industrial transformation are critical to its growth and development.
The President of the Council's visit to the exhibition on Russian innovations highlights Togo's interest in leveraging technology and innovation to drive development. The country's focus on education and training is also critical to its development, as it seeks to build a skilled workforce that can drive growth and innovation.
The third Russia-Africa Forum concluded with a renewed commitment to cooperation and partnership between African countries and Russia. Togo's participation in the forum reflects its commitment to building strong relationships with partners and promoting national development. The country looks forward to working with Russia and other partners to achieve its development goals.
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- Togo's President of the Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, attends the third Russia-Africa Forum in Moscow to discuss cooperation and development priorities.
