Togo–Turkey relations
Bilateral relations
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Diplomatic relations
Turkey and Togo enjoy good bilateral relations.[1] However, relations cooled in early 1980s when Gnassingbé Eyadéma became increasingly more heavy-handed and authoritarian, judged as having Africa's worst human rights record.[2] Turkey was critical of Gnassingbé Eyadéma's re-election in August 1993 in a contest boycotted by other candidates.[2] Relations improved in 1994, when Gnassingbé Eyadéma appointed[3] Edem Kodjo, an Ewe leader of Rassemblement du Peuple Togolais from Kpalimé who came third in the election with 7 seats, as prime minister.[4]
Presidential visits
| Guest | Host | Place of visit | Date of visit |
|---|---|---|---|
 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan |
 President Faure Gnassingbé |
Çankaya Köşkü, Ankara | August 28, 2014[1] |
Economic relations
- Trade volume between the two countries was US$109 million in 2019.[1]
Educational relations
Turkey has been providing scholarships to Togolese students since 1992.[1]
