Wang Yi Meets With Togolese Foreign Minister Diese

On January 17, 2024 local time, Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held talks with Togolese Foreign Minister Diese in Lom é.

Di Sai said that he once again welcomes Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit from afar, as the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister is of special significance. We highly appreciate China's long-standing tradition of adhering to the first visit of its foreign minister to Africa at the beginning of the new year. I would like to emphasize once again that Togo will always firmly stand on China's side, abide by the One China principle, and support China in safeguarding sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

Di Se stated that the history of friendship between China and China is long, and practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results. Thank you to the Chinese side for providing strong support to Togo's economic and social development over the long term. Togo will strengthen its development strategy alignment with China and further deepen practical cooperation in various fields in accordance with the guidance of President Faure and President Xi Jinping . Facing the complex and severe challenges faced by the African continent and the subregion, Togo looks forward to strengthening strategic cooperation with China and jointly maintaining peace and stability.

Wang Yi said that he would like to express his gratitude to Mr. Foreign Minister for his special visit to the airport last night to welcome him. As soon as you met, you expressed firm support for the One China principle, fully demonstrating the friendly feelings of the Togolese government and people towards China and the true partnership of mutual support between China and Togo. For a long time, China and Africa have established a model of equal treatment and mutually beneficial cooperation, which has also become a symbol of unity and friendship between China and Africa. Under the guidance of the two heads of state, China Vietnam relations have maintained a stable development momentum, and pragmatic cooperation has yielded fruitful results, bringing tangible benefits to the people of both countries. The Chinese side is willing to expand all-round cooperation with Togo, implement joint construction projects well, and help Togo accelerate development and jointly move towards modernization.

Wang Yi expressed that China appreciates Togo's adherence to Pan Africanism, active mediation of sub regional hot issues, support for Togo to play a greater role in international and regional affairs, and wishes Togo a successful Pan African Conference. Africa is a hopeful continent and an independent pole in a multipolar world. China supports African countries in adhering to independence, seeking unity and self-improvement, and taking control of Africa's destiny in their own hands. In the historical process of development and revitalization in Togo and other African countries, China will always be a trusted and reliable long-term strategic partner for Africa. We will fully support Africa in exploring the path of African style modernization and work together to create a better prospect for China Africa cooperation.