Togo and Turkey have signed a landmark framework agreement aimed at deepening bilateral ties through strategic collaboration in the education sector.
The agreement was formalized on Tuesday in Lomé by Togo’s Minister of Education, Mama Omorou, and Turkey’s Ambassador to Togo, Muteber Kılıç.
Officials say the accord is designed to strengthen relations based on mutual respect, equality, and reciprocity, with a strong focus on educational development.
At the heart of the agreement is a wide-ranging collaboration that includes the exchange of teachers, students, and academic expertise. Both countries will also engage in joint research to improve curricula, teaching materials, and the use of modern educational technologies. The partnership spans key areas such as technical education, vocational training, and special education.
In addition to academic cooperation, both nations have pledged to promote cultural understanding. This will involve incorporating elements of each country’s history, geography, and culture into educational programs, as well as encouraging the study of their official languages.
The deal also introduces a structured information-sharing system to ease the recognition of primary and secondary school certificates between the two countries. As part of the initiative, Turkey will provide scholarships to Togolese students across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. The offer also extends to specialized programs, including those run by Anadolu Imam-Hatip international high schools.
Furthermore, the agreement opens the door for the establishment of educational institutions in both countries. It also reinforces support for the activities of the Maarif Foundation of Türkiye in Togo, with Togolese authorities pledging to simplify administrative processes tied to its operations.
Through this partnership, Lomé and Ankara aim to strengthen the long-term capacity of their education systems while promoting academic mobility and cross-cultural exchange among their citizens.
The agreement builds on earlier commitments made during the October 2021 visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Lomé, signaling a continued push toward stronger bilateral cooperation.
