Togo signs cooperation deals in Russia
Agreements on education, culture, humanitarian action, and human rights were signed in Moscow.
Togo's President Faure Gnassingbé attended the third Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in Moscow on October 28, 2026. The meeting focused on shared growth drivers including trade, investment, energy infrastructure, digital transformation, and food security. Togo's stated priorities for cooperation with Russia are energy, agriculture, industrial transformation, and scientific/technical training.
During the forum's closing session at the Kremlin on October 29, Gnassingbé reiterated his vision of balanced partnerships based on sovereignty, peace, and economic transformation. He stated that cooperation should support African states' priorities and their own crisis prevention initiatives. He also highlighted that populations expect accessible food, reliable energy, and job prospects.
In addition to the forum, Togo signed two cooperation agreements in Moscow on October 27, 2026, covering education, culture, humanitarian action, and a memorandum of understanding on human rights. Gnassingbé had previously visited China from October 9 to 16, 2026, where discussions and agreements reportedly focused on trade, infrastructure, agriculture, customs, debt relief, and technological modernization.
Why it mattersTogo's president participated in international forums and signed cooperation agreements, affecting the nation's diplomatic and economic relationships.