Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, October 15
Joint Statement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Togo on Building a Community with a Shared Future for China in the New Era
(October 15, 2026, Beijing)
At the invitation of Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Togo, paid an official visit to China from October 9 to 16, 2026.
During the visit, President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China met with Chairman Fauré, and Premier Li Qiang and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Zhao Leji held talks and met with Chairman Fauré respectively.
Both sides believe that no matter how the international situation changes, China and Togo have always maintained a positive and stable friendly cooperative relationship. The two countries have always worked together, worked together for development, worked together, and achieved mutual benefit and win-win results. This can be called an outstanding example of China-Africa friendship and South-South cooperation.
On behalf of the Togolese government and people, Chairman Faure warmly congratulated the Communist Party of China on its 105th anniversary. He appreciated that the Communist Party of China has made historic achievements in promoting the cause of the party and the country under the scientific guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era since the new era. He believed that the successful practice of Chinese-style modernization not only promotes the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in an all-round way, but also provides useful reference for countries in the global south, including Togo, to independently explore development paths.
China positively evaluates that under the leadership of Chairman Faure, Togo's economy has continued to grow, its society has maintained stability, and it has played an active role in regional affairs. It believes that Togo will achieve greater development achievements by implementing multiple development strategies such as the 2026-2031 government road map.
The Dominican Republic highly appreciates and supports the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind proposed by President Xi Jinping, and agrees with the contribution of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative and the Global Governance Initiative to the discussion of major issues and cooperation in international governance. It is believed that the world is facing a century of changes and undergoing major transformations. The above-mentioned major concept initiatives increasingly demonstrate the value of the times and Chinese wisdom. In order to deepen the friendship between China and Dominica and jointly promote the noble cause of human development and progress, the two sides decided to upgrade their bilateral relations to a community of shared future for China and Dominica in the new era.
1. Building a community with a multi-destiny in the new era
(1) Both sides firmly believe that the joint efforts of the international community will promote world development. The two sides are committed to adhering to the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, advocating for an equal and orderly multi-polar world, and economic globalization that benefits all and inclusiveness, building a world of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness, inclusiveness, cleanness and beauty, and promoting the common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy and freedom for all mankind.
(2) Both sides support each other on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns. China reiterates its firm support for Togo in safeguarding its national independence, unity and territorial integrity, as well as its sovereignty, security and development interests. The Dominican Republic firmly abides by the one-China principle, reiterates that there is only one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and the government of the People's Republic of China is the only legal government representing the whole of China. It firmly supports all China's efforts to achieve national reunification. The Dominican Republic resolutely defends the authority of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and firmly opposes any form of "Taiwan independence." Dominica firmly supports China’s stance on issues involving Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Tibet, human rights and the South China Sea. Both sides reiterated their opposition to politicizing human rights issues and interfering in other countries' internal affairs under the pretext of human rights.
(3) Many parties congratulate China on its successful completion of the main goals and tasks of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and believe that it will successfully complete the goals and tasks of the "15th Five-Year Plan", strive to open a new chapter of Chinese-style modernization, and continue to bring new opportunities to the development of African countries, including Togo.
(4) China congratulates Togo on completing the constitutional reform and entering the Fifth Republic on May 24, 2024, implementing the 2020-2025 government road map, and supports Togo in actively and independently exploring a modernization path in line with its national conditions and expectations, and building a more resilient and prosperous Togo under the guidance of the three principles of protection, unity, and transformation. China is committed to supporting Togo in its efforts to achieve development.
(5) Both sides speak highly of the achievements of high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and are willing to further strengthen the alignment of development strategies, tap cooperation potential, promote the upgrading of practical cooperation between the two countries, and promote common development. The Dominican Republic is willing to strengthen cooperation within the framework of the "Belt and Road Initiative" to become a strategic pillar of its "Vision 2040" and create a solid economic cooperation framework.
(6) Both sides are happy to see the close exchanges and profound friendship between the Communist Party of China and the Togolese Alliance for the Defense of the Republic, and are willing to further strengthen exchanges, explore cooperation in sharing experience in state governance and building cadre capacity, and promote the continuous development of relations between the two parties.
(7) Both sides agreed that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Africa 70 years ago, the two sides have always shared a common destiny and developed together, setting a model for a new type of international relations and taking the lead in promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind. Both sides appreciate the role played by the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era, and are willing to continue to implement the outcomes of the summit and promote the implementation of the "Ten Partnership Actions" in Togo.
2. Jointly implement global development initiatives
(8) Many parties highly appreciate and support the global development initiative put forward by President Xi Jinping, believing that in the five years since the initiative was proposed, international consensus has been formed and it has become one of the most important development cooperation platforms in the world. China appreciates the Dominican Republic's joining the "Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative" and is willing to further strengthen cooperation in poverty reduction, food security, health, climate change and green development, industrialization, digital economy and other fields.
(9) Both sides agree to expand trade and investment cooperation, further enhance the level of trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, and respect the rules of the World Trade Organization. Both sides are committed to giving full play to the role of mechanisms such as the Economic and Trade Mixed Committee to further align economic and trade cooperation needs.
(10) Many parties appreciate China's comprehensive implementation of zero tariffs for African countries that have diplomatic relations with Africa, believing that this demonstrates China's concept of sincerity, real results, affinity and good faith, the correct view of justice and interests, and China's firm determination to expand high-level opening up to the outside world. China is happy to see many parties taking advantage of their geographical advantages, making good use of measures such as zero tariffs and the "green channel" 2.0 for agricultural products exported to China, and using platforms such as the China International Import Expo and the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo to expand exports to China. Congratulations to both parties for signing the protocol on phytosanitary requirements for Togolese soybeans exported to China. The two sides are willing to take the signing of the "Authenticated Economic Operator" (AEO) project cooperation memorandum of understanding as an opportunity to further deepen customs, inspection and quarantine cooperation.
(11) China is committed to using zero-tariff measures to connect multiple parties to promote industrialization and agricultural modernization, promote local employment needs, improve the cooperation layout of ports and airports between the two countries, jointly explore and deepen cooperation in port infrastructure, logistics, etc., and help Togo build Lome into an important gateway and trade hub in West Africa.
(12) The two sides speak highly of the Agreement on Economic Partnership for Common Development and are willing to promote positive progress in follow-up module negotiations on the basis of the signing of the Economic Partnership for Common Development Framework Agreement, provide long-term, stable and predictable institutional guarantees for trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, and attract more Chinese companies to invest and operate in Dominica.
(13) Dominica is happy to see the strategic economic partnership between the two sides continue to develop, and will be committed to improving the business environment and creating convenient conditions for Chinese investment to land in Dominica. The two sides encourage investments to promote local processing, value chain development, technology transfer, innovation, capacity training, and job creation in Togo based on Togo’s regional positioning and various opportunities in the African Continental Free Trade Area. Togo welcomes Chinese financial institutions to settle in Togo and promote financial, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
(14) Togo thanks China for its long-term support for Togo’s economic and social development, and positively evaluates the effectiveness of development assistance cooperation between the two countries. Both sides are willing to continue to strengthen exchanges of development experience.
(15) Many parties thank China for its support in agriculture and other fields.
(16) China is willing to continue to send medical teams to Togo, strengthen cooperation with counterpart hospitals, and provide support to the best of its ability for the construction of multi-party health systems.
(17) Dominica appreciates China's implementation of the "Africa Light Belt" project of South-South cooperation in addressing climate change, and is willing to deepen cooperation with China in areas such as climate change response, desertification prevention and control, and satellite remote sensing.
3. Jointly implement global security initiatives
(18) Dominica reiterated its support for the global security initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping. The two sides reaffirmed that they should adhere to a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept, respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, abide by the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, and resolve differences and disputes through peaceful means through dialogue and consultation. Both sides are pleased to see the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation on the Global Security Initiative and are willing to use it as a priority framework for deepening security cooperation and promoting international peace, stability and security.
(19) China appreciates Togo’s initiative to establish the African Political Union and its successful hosting of the Ninth Pan-African Conference. It is happy to see Togo, especially Chairman Faure himself, actively promote Pan-Africanism and advocate the construction of a strong, independent, confident and non-aligned Africa. China appreciates Chairman Faure's unique role in promoting dialogue, reconciliation and cooperation among African countries, supports Chairman Faure in performing his duties as the African Union's crisis mediator in the Great Lakes region, and is happy to see his contribution to promoting peace and stability in the Sahel and other regions.
(20) Many parties appreciate China's promotion of security partnership actions in Africa, providing military assistance to Africa, and helping African countries cultivate military talents and police law enforcement personnel. The two sides agreed to deepen exchanges and cooperation in the field of peace and security, intensify exchanges between the two countries' militaries and police forces, strengthen exchanges and cooperation in personnel training, equipment technology, joint exercises and training, and jointly improve security governance capabilities.
(21) Both sides agree to strengthen the protection of the security and legitimate rights and interests of the other country’s citizens, institutions and projects within their own countries.
4. Jointly implement the global civilization initiative
(22) Dominica highly appreciates and actively supports the global civilization initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping. The two sides are willing to take the Global Civilization Initiative as a guide, jointly advocate a civilizational outlook of equality, mutual learning, dialogue and inclusiveness, work together to implement the UN General Assembly resolution on the "International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations", jointly advocate respect for the diversity of world civilizations, and promote the common values of all mankind.
(23) Both sides spoke highly of the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchange, such as the China-Togo Youth Gala and the appearance of the Chinese traditional cultural phalanx in the Togo National Day Parade. They believed that the Year of Exchange played an important role in continuing traditional friendship between China and Africa and strengthening mutual learning among civilizations, and were willing to continue to promote mutual understanding and mutual understanding between the people of China and Togo.
(24) Many parties appreciate the launch of the "China-Africa Hand in Hand to Warm Children's Hearts" campaign to care for the health of African orphans in Togo. They believe that the campaign reflects China's emphasis on and care for the health and well-being of vulnerable African children, and has triggered widespread positive responses in Togolese society.
(25) Both sides are willing to continue to give full play to the role of cultural exchange platforms such as the Confucius Institute at the University of Lomé and strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the field of education. China will continue to provide Chinese government scholarships and personnel training quotas to outstanding young people in Togo. The two sides will continue to strengthen cooperation in print media and audio-visual media.
5. Jointly implement global governance initiatives
(26) The Dominican Republic warmly welcomes President Xi Jinping’s global governance initiative, and particularly appreciates the initiative’s emphasis on adhering to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing multilateralism, advocating people-centeredness and being action-oriented. The two sides agreed to continue dialogue on reforming and improving global governance. They believed that the initiative complies with the common expectations of the vast majority of countries and is conducive to promoting the construction of a more fair and reasonable global governance system. They agreed with the five core concepts contained in the initiative. China appreciates the multiple parties joining the "Group of Friends on Global Governance".
(27) Both sides firmly believe that the international system with the United Nations as its core and the international order based on international law should be firmly maintained. Both sides reaffirmed their advocacy of true multilateralism and enhanced the representation and voice of the Global South in international forums to jointly respond to major global crises. Both sides reiterated their opposition to any form of hegemonism and power politics. Both sides are committed to actively promoting WTO reform and safeguarding the common interests of developing members. Both sides reaffirmed their opposition to unilateralism and protectionism and insisted on an open, inclusive, rules-based multilateral trading system. Both sides emphasized the importance of respecting the digital sovereignty of all countries and believed that each country has the right to independently determine the development path of artificial intelligence, especially digital intelligence technology, based on its own national conditions and development priorities.
(28) Many parties warmly welcome China’s initiative to establish the International Mediation Court, believing that the Mediation Court has enriched the global governance toolbox and contributed Chinese wisdom to countries around the world in settling disputes. China appreciates the signing of the Convention on the Establishment of an International Court of Mediation by many parties.
(29) Many parties warmly welcome and support the establishment of the Secretariat of the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity in Xiamen. Both sides are willing to jointly promote global ocean governance, maintain the marine ecological environment, and promote sustainable development of the ocean.
(30) Many parties appreciate China’s initiative to establish a world cooperation organization on artificial intelligence. China welcomes many parties to join the organization and welcomes them to become members of the Group of Friends for International Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence Capacity Building. Both sides are willing to take this opportunity to expand cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence and promote countries in the global south to equally benefit from the development of artificial intelligence. China supports the Dominican Republic’s determination to become Africa’s leading country in using artificial intelligence to promote public services, education, health and economic development. Many parties encourage Chinese enterprises to provide support in the fields of technology, capacity building, technology transfer, digital transformation, investment and financing.
During the visit, the two sides signed cooperation documents in multiple fields.
Both sides congratulated Chairman Faure on the complete success of his visit to China and agreed that this visit is of great significance to building a community with a shared future for China and Africa in the new era and an all-weather community with a shared future for China and Africa in the new era. Both sides agreed to promote the formation of more mutually beneficial cooperation results in the new stage. Chairman Faure expressed his sincere gratitude to the Chinese government and people for their warm and friendly reception during his visit.
