Bilateral political relations

People's Republic of China (PRC) and Togo established diplomatic relations on September 1972. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, relations between the two countries have developed smoothly.

1. Bilateral economic and trade relations and economic and technological cooperation

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China has undertaken assistance projects such as Kara Conference Building, Aguenier Sugar Complex, Lomé Stadium, Presidential Palace and Lomé Hospital. At present, projects such as parliament building and well drilling are being implemented.

In February 2008, the first meeting of China-Africa Mixed Economic and Trade Committee was held in Lomé.

China has signed government trade agreements with many countries. China mainly exports motorcycles, tiles, building materials and textiles; Import cotton and wood, etc.

The mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Dominica began with 199 1. My main engineering contractors are China Civil Aviation Airport Construction Group, Weihai International, China Luqiao, Huawei and Shanghai Bell. Their business focuses on roads, airports, telecommunications, electricity and other fields.

2. Cultural and educational exchanges and cooperation.

The governments of China and Dominica signed an agreement on cultural and educational cooperation and a protocol for China to send more medical teams. By 20 1 1, I have provided 296 government scholarships for Togolese students. Since 1974, China has sent 20 medical teams with a total of 427 person-times, and China has 2/kloc-0 medical team members.

From June 65438 to June 0996, Lome, a provincial capital city, and Shenzhen became twin cities, and Lome Bonded Zone and Shenzhen Shatoujiao Bonded Zone became sister zones.

In 2009, I opened the Confucius Institute in Lomé University.

In 20 12, the total bilateral trade volume was USD 3.468 billion (including entrepot trade), up by 8 1.7% year-on-year. Among them, China exported US$ 3.383 billion and imported US$ 85 million. China mainly exports motorcycles, tiles, building materials and textiles, and imports cotton and wood.

Relations with neighboring countries

Togo and Nigeria have extensive contacts and cooperation in various fields, especially close economic and trade relations. In 2005, after many constitutional crises, Nigerian President Obasanjo, as the executive chairman of the African Union, accused Faure of being unconstitutional as president and urged the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States to impose more sanctions. Welfare went to Nepal several times to explain and seek support. Austria changed its attitude, recognized Foley immediately after he was elected president, and actively mediated the contradiction between Foley and many opposition parties. In 2007, President Foley visited Nepal many times. In May of the same year, Nigerian President Yar 'Adua visited Ecuador. In February 2008, President Foley visited Nepal. In May 2009, President Foley paid a friendly working visit to Nigeria. 20 10 1, President Foley met with visiting former Nigerian President Obasanjo. 20 1 1 In May, President Foley went to Nigeria to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Jonathan. 20 13 In March, President Foley met with former Nigerian President Obasanjo.

In the history of Togo and Ghana, there was a dispute over the ownership of "West Togo". The son of former President Olimpio has been in exile in Ghana for a long time, and the relationship between the two countries has been constantly rubbing and once deteriorated. Since 1994, both Canada and China have taken some measures to improve bilateral relations. 1995 Ghanaian president rollins visits Togo to normalize relations between the two countries. Since then, high-level visits between the two sides have been frequent. In March 2005, Canadian President Kufuor went to Ecuador to attend the funeral of President Eyadema. In May, Foley will be Canada's first country to visit after becoming several presidents. In 2006 and 2007, Foley visited Canada several times. In June 5438 +2009 10, Foley attended the inauguration ceremony of Ghana's President Mills. 20 10 in may, mills attended the inauguration ceremony of president Foley. 20 12 March, Ghanaian President Mills paid a goodwill visit to Togo. In August, Foley attended the funeral of former Ghanaian President Mills. In September, Acting President Mahama of Ghana paid a working visit to Togo. 20 13 1, Foley went to Ghana to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Mahama. 2065438+In September 2003, Ghanaian President Mahama paid a working visit to Togo.

Togo has close relations with Benin. The two countries cooperated to build the Nanbeto Hydropower Station on the Mono River. In the early 1990s, relations between the two countries were once cold. 1After kerekou was elected President of Benin in March 1996, the friendly relations between the two countries were restored. In March 2005, President kerekou attended the funeral of President Eyadema and actively participated in mediating multiple crises. In April 2006, Foley went to Benin to attend the inauguration ceremony of the new President Yayi. In June, President Yayi visited Ecuador. In 2008, President Foley attended the 12 Summit of West African Economic and Monetary Union in Burkina Faso and met with President Yayi. From June 5, 2009 to1October 38, 2009, President Welfare attended the Cotonou International Anti-counterfeit Drug Campaign held in Benin. 20 10 in may, president Yayi attended the inauguration ceremony of president Foley. In February, President Foley paid a working visit to Benin. In April, President Foley went to Benin to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Yayi.

Togo enjoys good relations with Burkina Faso. The presidents of the two countries have exchanged visits many times. In March 2005, President Compaore went to Eyadema's hometown to express his condolences. In August, President Foley visited Burundi. In March 2006, President Compaore visited Dominica. In July, President Compaore was elected as the mediator of multinational political dialogue, which successfully promoted the parties to the dialogue to sign a "package of political agreements". In June 2007, President Foley visited Burundi twice. In 2008, President Faure went to Burundi to attend the 12 summit of West African Economic and Monetary Union and met with President Compaore. In March and May 2009, President Foley visited Burundi twice. In July, President Compaore visited Ecuador. 20 10 In May, President Compaore attended the inauguration ceremony of President Foley. In February 65438, President Foley attended the inauguration ceremony of President Compaore. On May 20 1 1, Welfare paid a working visit to Bubu. 20 13 In April, President Faure went to Burundi to meet with President Compaore. In June, President Compaore paid a working visit to Togo.

Togo maintains good relations with other African countries. In March 2008, Guinean Prime Minister kouyate paid a working visit to Togo. In June, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi paid a friendly working visit to Libya. In September, during the 6th Global Forum on Sustainable Development held in Brazzaville, the capital of Congo (Brazzaville), President Foley met with President Sassou of Congo (Brazzaville) and President Bozizé of Central Africa respectively. In the same month, President Foley visited the Democratic Republic of Congo. From June 54 to 38+10, President Faure of Benin and President Yayi paid a working visit to C? te d 'Ivoire and held talks with President Gbagbo. In April 2009, President Foley paid a state visit to Equatorial Guinea. 20 10 In May, President Toure of Mali paid an official goodwill visit to Togo. In July, Foley paid an official visit to Libya. In August, Foley paid a working visit to Sudan. In September, Foley visited Rwanda to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Kagame. 20111October, President Foley went to Chad to attend the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Chad's independence. In May, President Foley paid a working visit to Senegal. /kloc-in October, President Foley paid an official visit to Uganda. 20 12 in April, President Faure went to Senegal to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Salle. /kloc-in October, President Foley paid a state visit to Namibia. 20 13 In February, President Foley went to Egypt to attend the 12 General Assembly of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, during which he met with Egyptian President Morsi. 20 13 President Ouattara of C? te d 'Ivoire visits Togo three times. From August to September, President Keita of Mali visited Togo.

Togo actively participates in regional and international cooperation. In 2008, President Faure attended the summit meetings of ECOWAS, the African Union and the summit meetings of Islamic countries and the Community of Sahelo-Saharan States. In February, President Foley attended a round table meeting between the managing director of the International Monetary Fund and the member countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union. In July, President Foley attended the FAO Food Security Summit in Rome. In February, President Foley attended the United Nations Follow-up International Conference on Financing for Development held in Doha. In 2009, President Faure attended the extraordinary summit of ECOWAS, the meeting of the Economic Community of West African States, the summit of the African Union, the summit of the Alliance for Regional Common Prosperity and the summit on climate change in Africa. 20 10 In May, President Foley attended the opening ceremony of the 46th annual meeting of the African Development Bank and the 36th meeting of the African Development Fund held in C? te d 'Ivoire. In July, President Foley attended the 15 AU Summit in Uganda. In August, Foley attended the Millennium Development Goals Africa Coordination Forum in Rwanda. 20 1 1 In June, President Foley attended the West African Economic and Monetary Union Summit, 16 African Union Summit, the 39th ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Summit and the 37th FAO Conference, and presided over the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly in Lomé. 20 12 In February, at the initiative of Togo, the United Nations Security Council held an open debate on "Organized transnational crime affects peace, security and stability in West Africa and the Sahel", and President Foley led a delegation to the United States. In 20 12, President Faure attended 18 AU summit, informal meeting of AU member states, extraordinary summit of ECOWAS, 67th UN General Assembly and francophone 14 summit, and presided over the West African Economic and Monetary Union 16 summit in Lomé. 20 13 1, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Oshin went to Ethiopia as the representative of President Faure to attend the donor conference on Mali. The first batch 100 and the second batch of 96 multi-military officers and men went to Mali to participate in peacekeeping operations. 2065438+In February 2003, President Faure went to C? te d 'Ivoire to attend the 42nd ECOWAS Summit. In May, President Faure went to new york to preside over the high-level open debate of the Security Council on "Combating terrorism in Africa in the context of maintaining international peace and stability" and adopted the presidential statement of the Security Council. In August, the Security Council adopted a presidential statement drafted by Togo, calling on the international community to pay attention to the piracy problem in the Gulf of Guinea and support the crackdown by regional countries.

Relations with France

France is a former suzerain, the largest donor and an important trading partner. The two countries have close relations in various fields, and signed 1 1 cooperation agreements in the fields of diplomacy, finance, culture and military affairs. President Eyadema visited France many times to seek political support and economic assistance. President Chirac and Foreign Minister de Villepin also visited many countries. In February 2005, Egypt died, and French Foreign Minister Barneys went to attend the funeral in Egypt. In September, President Faure was invited to visit France and meet with President Chirac. In April 2007, French Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry Bredon and the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme Jean-Michel visited Togo. In February 2008, Duoduo held a joint military exercise "ZIO 2008" with the French and Benin armies. In June165438+1October, President Faure was invited to visit France to meet with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. In May and July of 20 10, President Foley went to France to attend the France-Africa summit and the French National Day military parade. 20 12 In September, Foley met with President Hollande during the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Prime Minister Ahmed Zunu paid a friendly working visit to France. In the same month, the representative of the French Development Agency in Togo and the Minister of Economy and Finance signed an agreement on behalf of both parties. The French Development Agency will provide 6 million euros to many governments to support rural health care, drinking water, education and other projects in many countries. On June+10, 5438, Togolese Foreign Minister Desai visited France and exchanged views with French Foreign Minister fabius on bilateral relations and regional issues.

Relations with Germany

Most of them are German colonies, and the traditional relationship between the two countries is close. During the multinational political crisis in 2005, Germany accused Welfare of coming to power unconstitutional. Relations between the two countries were affected and later recovered. In June 2007, 5438+ 10, Germany and Togo signed an agreement, and Germany provided 3 million euros for multi-parliamentary elections. In February 2008, German Foreign Minister Steinmeier paid a working visit to Duo, and President Foley met with him. In June 2009, President Foley paid his first visit to Germany since 15. 20 10 1, the minister of education and scientific research visited many times. 20 1 1 In May, Premier Hongbo attended the Togo Day of Munich Economic Forum in Germany. 20 12 in June, a delegation from the German Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation visited many countries. In the same year, the two sides signed an agreement to provide Togo with 27 million euros in aid within two years.

Relations with the United States

196 1 establishment of diplomatic relations. In the 1960s and 1970s, the relationship between the United States and the United States was not close. After 1980s, with Eyadema's visit to the United States as an opportunity, bilateral relations continued to develop. After 2006, bilateral relations further developed. In May, 2007, American Major General Stafbeen and Coast Guard Major General Peterman visited Duo. In April 2008, the United States announced that it would include more countries enjoying the African Growth and Opportunity Act. In August 2009, Premier Hongbo visited the United States. 20 10 Carlson, the main secretary of state in charge of African affairs in the United States, visits Dominica. 20 12 1 us secretary of state Hillary Clinton visited a lot.