The Prime Minister exchanged with the EU Special Representative for the Sahel, Ms. Emanuela Del Re – Togo-Presse

The head of government, Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé, received, on Friday March 17, 2023, in audience, the special representative of the European Union (EU) for the Sahel, Ms. Emanuela Del Re. The discussions essentially focused on questions in the Sahel and their impact on other regions of the world.

At the end of the interview, Ms. Del Re confided that she had met the Prime Minister to discuss the situation in the Sahel and the essential role of Togo in the search for peace. In these times for the EU, she said, Togo is a really central country and always has been, especially with the security problem between the Sahel and the South and which impacts Togo. “It is important for us to share with Togo the concerns of security, terrorism of armed groups, but also the opportunities to work together for peace and reconciliation. Togo has always played a role of bearer of peace, of facilitator of the diplomatic process. For us, it is important to talk and create synergy “, she pointed out. For Ms. Del Re, Togo is a strong partner and several projects will be implemented in the future.

Furthermore, the EU intends to strengthen this partnership in which Togo is a central country, both for the Sahel, as well as for the coastal countries and the Globe. She was delighted with the fruitful exchanges with the Prime Minister. “Talking with the Prime Minister was really an honor and a great pleasure, because she has a great experience. She has been working in this field for a long time and has an interesting view on all political and geopolitical issues, which means in relation to everything that is happening globally, regionally and locally. “, she argued. Reason for which, she welcomed this meeting which offers the opportunity to go in depth on delicate questions of the moment. “I think that together Togo and the EU can do even more and can achieve important results. added Ms. Del Re.

Melissa BATABA