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Faure Gnassingbé explores smart agriculture in Shaanxi

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During a visit to Shaanxi, China, Togolese President of the Council Faure Gnassingbé examined smart agriculture and water-efficient management solutions. A twinning agreement with Togo’s Kara region has also been announced to encourage technology exchanges, according to 24heureinfo.

Faure Gnassingbé, President of Togo’s Council, is exploring agricultural cooperation in China’s Shaanxi province, focusing in particular on smart agriculture, water conservation and technology transfer, reports 24heureinfo. The province is the first stop on his trip to China, which is also focused on modernising Togolese agriculture.

A twinning agreement between Shaanxi and Togo’s Kara region has been announced. The visit aims to draw on Chinese expertise to improve farming practices in Togo, according to 24heureinfo. Faure Gnassingbé’s official visit to China

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