Togo, Turkey sign education agreement to support training and mobility

Education

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 12:36

Togo, Turkey sign education agreement to support training and mobility

(Togo First) - Togo and Turkey have signed a framework agreement to strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation in education. The accord was signed Tuesday in Lomé by Togolese Education Minister Mama Omorou and Turkish Ambassador to Togo Muteber Kılıç. It aims to strengthen bilateral relations through educational cooperation based on principles of equality and reciprocity, officials said.

The agreement includes partnerships involving the exchange of expertise, teachers and students, as well as joint research into curricula, teaching materials and educational technologies. It covers technical education, vocational training and special education.

Both countries also committed to promoting each country’s cultural values. This will be achieved through the integration of content on each nation’s history, geography and culture into educational programs, as well as by encouraging the learning of their official languages.

The accord sets up an information-sharing mechanism to facilitate the recognition of primary and secondary school diplomas. Under this framework, Turkey plans to offer scholarships to Togolese students covering undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs, as well as specific programs including Anadolu Imam-Hatip international high schools.

The partnership also allows for the establishment of educational institutions in both countries. It provides support for the activities of the Maarif Foundation of Türkiye in Togo, with Togolese authorities committing to streamline the related administrative procedures.

Through this partnership, Lomé and Ankara aim to strengthen the long-term capacity of their education systems and promote academic mobility between their citizens. The agreement also builds on announcements made in October 2021 during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to Lomé.

Esaïe Edoh

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