President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo expressed appreciation on Monday for the warm reception extended by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek. The Togolese leader is actively participating in the 26th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Kyrgyzstan.
Through a message shared on his official X account, the Togolese President conveyed his sincere gratitude to his Kyrgyz counterpart for the invitation to this significant international gathering and for the hospitality shown in the Kyrgyz capital.
Bilateral discussions lauded by Lomé
President Gnassingbé also underscored the productive nature of the bilateral discussions held on the sidelines of the summit. He commended « the quality and relevance of the bilateral exchanges » with President Sadyr Japarov, though he did not elaborate on the specific issues addressed in his public statement.
This pivotal meeting took place amidst a summit uniting numerous heads of state and government from across Eurasia, presenting Togo with a valuable opportunity to forge new diplomatic ties and engage with diverse partners.
For Lomé, this engagement signifies a deliberate and proactive strategy to broaden its international presence and influence.
Togo seeks to diversify partnerships
In his address, the President articulated Togo’s participation in Bishkek as a clear demonstration of the nation’s commitment to playing a more active role in global dialogues concerning peace, security, multilateralism, and sustainable development.
« We will persist in our efforts to diversify our partnerships and foster international cooperation that serves durable and shared prosperity, » he affirmed.
This strategic direction clearly illustrates the Togolese authorities’ ambition to expand Lomé’s diplomatic and economic relationships beyond its long-standing partners, actively pursuing new international avenues.
Lomé aims to amplify africa’s voice in bishkek
Furthermore, according to the presidential message, Togo’s involvement in the SCO summit provides a crucial platform to articulate African perspectives and concerns within international discussions.
Togo and Egypt are noted as the sole African nations extended invitations to this high-level gathering. For Lomé, this invitation reinforces its diplomatic standing and its aspiration to assume a more prominent role in global dialogues on critical international issues.
In Bishkek, President Faure Gnassingbé is thus steering Togolese diplomatic efforts towards a diversification of alliances and partnerships, guided by the principle that international cooperation should ultimately benefit global stability and development.
