Togolese president voices support for Sisi's initiative on boosting African cooperation

Visiting Togolese President Faure Gnassingb voiced support for President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's initiative to deepen joint African cooperation with a view to attaining the development goals of African nations.

Underscoring his keenness to boost cooperation with Egypt, Gnassingb echoed Sisi's calls for activating inter-African relations.

During his meeting with Egyptian Businessmen's Association, the Togolese president welcomed cooperation with the Egyptian private sector in a bid to strengthen the bilateral economic and commercial ties.

Gnassingb, meanwhile, praised Egypt's announcement on setting up a ministerial committee meant to boost cooperation with African countries.

Ha also hailed the establishment of a similar committee by the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI).

As for proposals on organizing a visit by Egyptian businessmen to Togo, Gnassingb welcomed such proposed visits as a launching pad for bilateral commercial cooperation.
Source ; MENA