President Tokayev discusses cooperation prospects with Togolese president

President Tokayev discusses cooperation prospects with Togolese president

Today, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with President of Togo Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe, who is on an official visit to Kazakhstan. The Head of State noted that Kazakhstan regards Togo as a significant partner in Africa, and strengthening cooperation with countries on this continent is one of the main directions of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy. Tokayev highlighted the symbolism of the visit, which takes place on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and undoubtedly opens a new chapter for mutually beneficial cooperation. There are vast opportunities for such interaction, particularly in new technologies, investments, and agriculture. Thus, Kazakhstan can export grain to Togo. President Tokayev encouraged the African country to join the Islamic Organization for Food Security and make use of its potential.

“We held a comprehensive discussion on cooperation between the two countries in the transport and logistics sector. Kazakhstan was proposed to explore the potential of the Port of Lome, which ranks second in terms of the scope of activity in West Africa. We should make every effort to develop a mutually beneficial partnership. Therefore, I have invited entrepreneurs from Togo to participate in the Astana International Forum next year to get acquainted with Kazakhstan’s economic potential,” Tokayev said.

“Togo places special emphasis on cooperation with Kazakhstan and is interested in developing a strategic partnership not only at the interregional level but also on a continental scale. Our country has created a favorable climate for attracting investors. I believe that Togo, which has well-established trade ties, may be very attractive for Kazakh investors. Our delegation is keen on expanding collaboration in trade and economics, the mining industry, agriculture, transportation, and digitalization. Also, I would like to emphasize Kazakhstan’s significant peacekeeping efforts on the international stage,” Gnassingbe noted.

Despite being located on different continents, Kazakhstan and Togo have much in common. Both countries are rich in natural resources and can start joint work on exploration and extraction of iron, phosphate, bauxite, and other rare-earth minerals. Additionally, the countries share similar positions on many current issues on the international agenda. They have also successfully developed their states and cooperation within global and regional structures. As Tokayev noted, Kazakhstan and Togo, like other countries, can jointly contribute to the improvement of international relations.