China's President Xi Jinping and Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé have agreed to boost cooperation and promote bilateral relations between both countries.

The announcement was made after the Togolese president visited Beijing this week. Xi, who welcomed Gnassingbé said diplomatic relations between both countries started 44 years ago. Since then both countries have supported each other in their respective development process.

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The Chinese leader said the relationship with Togo had become a model of relations between large and small countries. He added that the bilateral exchanges between China and Togo involved equality, mutual benefit, trust, and sincerity. Xi called for a strengthening of the political trust and high-level contact between China and Togo.

Xi invited Gnassingbé on his ongoing state visit which began on May 29. The Togolese leader is set to leave the country on June 2.

China will support Togo's industrial development by encouraging businesses and financial institutions to invest in infrastructure in the African nation.

China is also ready to support Togo's agricultural technology to add value to the country's produce.

Both leaders also discussed national defense and security cooperation. China said it is willing to strengthen bilateral ties with Togo to combat piracy and transnational organized crime.

Xi noted that China and Togo should also cooperate in culture, education and travel. He called for an increase in exchange between youth, women, media, and think tanks from both nations.

Gnassingbé said his country appreciates China's long-term support and assistance. He added that he hopes China will continue backing his country in different aspects including agriculture, infrastructure, peace, security, port economic development, and many more.

The two leaders signed bilateral cooperative documents on the deals they reached.

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