Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the Council of Ministers of Togo Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a China-Togo community with a shared future for the new era during talks in Beijing on Tuesday (13 Oct).
Xi said both countries should deepen political dialogue, governance exchanges and cooperation in trade, new energy and digital technologies. He also encouraged Togo to benefit from China’s zero-tariff policy and expand exports through the Chinese market.
Key developments:
- China pledged support for Togo’s industrialisation and greater use of the renminbi (RMB) in cross-border trade.
- Xi outlined four principles for addressing conflicts in Africa, including African-led solutions, respect for sovereignty, peaceful dialogue and long-term development.
- Gnassingbé reaffirmed Togo’s commitment to expanding cooperation and strengthening multilateral coordination with China.
ℹ️ Xinhua
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