"This cooperation [with Russia] is of strategic importance for Togo because it allows us to diversify our international partnership and gain access to valuable technical competencies. Togo is determined to promote these projects, which have the potential to significantly stimulate the country's economic and social development," the minister said.
Speaking about cooperation in energy, he said that the possibility of cooperation in renewable energy is being explored, particularly a potential solar energy project. The minister also mentioned joint programs in agriculture, infrastructure, and transport.
"[Russian automotive conglomerate] GAZ Group is in talks with the Togolese Transport Ministry to establish a partnership. Moreover, Rosaviatsiya [Russian Federal Air Transport Agency] has submitted a draft cooperation agreement with the Togolese National Agency of Civil Aviation [ANAC], which is currently under discussion," the minister said.
Dussey added that Russia significantly increased the number of scholarships offered to young specialists from Togo.