Faure Gnassingbé sets out Togo’s investment priorities at Russia-Africa summit
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on 24heureinfo
Togo’s President of the Council, Faure Gnassingbé, is due to attend the third Russia-Africa Summit, which opens in Moscow on 28 October 2026. He plans to present Togo’s cooperation priorities, including food security, youth training, energy and investment, according to 24heureinfo.
Togo’s President of the Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, will present the country’s investment priorities in food security, agriculture, scientific and technical training, and energy in Moscow at the third Russia-Africa Summit, which opens on 28 October 2026. He will also highlight the country’s logistics and port platform, according to 24heureinfo.
Invited by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Faure Gnassingbé is expected to offer Russian partners and other participants investment opportunities in Togo. Lomé hopes to diversify its partnerships and expand economic cooperation, following the first session of the Togo-Russia Intergovernmental Joint Commission, held in Lomé from 29 September to 1 October 2026, reports 24heureinfo.
The Moscow summit follows the editions held in Sochi in 2019 and St Petersburg in 2023. Togo’s participation also comes after Faure Gnassingbé’s official visit to Moscow in November 2025, which led to the joint commission between the two countries, according to 24heureinfo.
It continues the priorities set for Togo’s maritime economy, announced on 12 October, particularly those relating to the country’s port and logistics platform.
