Togolese FM: We Look Forward to Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Togolese FM: We Look Forward to Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey revealed that his country, which enjoys the highest living standards in Africa, is moving closer to building a comprehensive strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, which will boost security in West Africa.

In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Dussey confirmed that the leaderships of Saudi Arabia and Togo have the complete political will to enhance cooperation between the two countries.

Dussey has been on a visit to Riyadh since the beginning of the week.

“This visit allowed me to meet with several Saudi officials and ministers to put forward ideas and discussions that are currently taking place in various fields and to explore ways to enhance cooperation,” Dussey told the newspaper.

Togo’s top diplomat said that talks with Saudi officials covered the fields of agriculture and food security.

Agricultural products such as coffee, cocoa beans, groundnuts, cassava, jasmine rice, corn, and millet were discussed.

More so, Dussey announced that efforts are underway to open a Togolese embassy in Riyadh, saying “it might happen before the end of 2021.”

During a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Dussey discussed issues of common interest, reviewed bilateral relations between Togo and Saudi Arabia, and examined means of boosting cooperation between the Kingdom and