Faure Gnassingbé in Beijing: Togo Aims to Realize Its Vision 2040

Faure Gnassingbé is on an official visit to China from October 9 to 16, 2026, where he will meet Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, and Zhao Leji in Beijing. The visit aims to deepen Sino-Togolese cooperation in economic, technological, and diplomatic fields, aligned with the 2026-2031 Roadmap and Vision 2040 of Togo. Discussions focus on infrastructure development, economic modernization, agriculture, connectivity, and innovation, with the goal of making Togo a more competitive and connected economy. China is seen as a crucial partner due to its experience in infrastructure financing, construction, and digital technologies.