Faure Gnassingbé visits Shaanxi to strengthen Togo-China agricultural ties

Togolese President of the Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, arrived in China on Friday, October 9, 2026, for an official visit, beginning with the Shaanxi province in the northwest.

The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation through technological innovation, economic transformation, and agricultural modernization. During his stay in Xi’an, Gnassingbé visited the Yangling Intelligent Agriculture Demonstration Park. This facility specializes in research and development, utilizing artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital tools to optimize production, improve yields, and enhance irrigation and crop management.

These technological advancements align with Togo’s government priorities to modernize its agricultural sector as a driver for economic development. Additionally, Gnassingbé met with the Governor of Shaanxi, Zhao Gang, to discuss future cooperation and the ongoing friendship between the two nations.