A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, led by Vice-President Mrs Damtien Tchintchibidja, visited Lomé on February 26, 2026. The group met with Robert Dussey, Togo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, African Integration and Togolese Abroad.
The meeting was held to prepare for the upcoming Summit of the Future and to review activities marking ECOWAS’s 50th anniversary. Both parties discussed progress in organizing these events and agreed to strengthen coordination to ensure their success.
During the talks, Minister Dussey confirmed Togo’s commitment to supporting the ECOWAS Commission in its preparations. He said: “Togo reaffirms its willingness and commitment to support the ECOWAS Commission in its preparations.” He also highlighted the value of cooperation between Togo and ECOWAS and pointed out that the Summit of the Future is important for advancing regional integration.
Vice-President Tchintchibidja expressed her appreciation for Togo’s efforts. She stated: “Her Excellency the Vice-President of ECOWAS expressed her satisfaction with the mobilisation of the Togolese authorities and the spirit of collaboration that characterised the discussions.”
This visit represents a key step in preparing for both major events. The Summit of the Future and ECOWAS’s 50th anniversary celebrations are expected to create new opportunities for regional development.
ECOWAS works toward greater cooperation among member states by harmonizing policies in areas such as trade, transport, agriculture, and social development. Its aim is to improve living standards and promote stability across West Africa (official website). The organization is directed by a president supported by a vice president and commissioners (official website). Since 2022, it has operated a multilingual website to make information about its activities more accessible (official website). ECOWAS programs cover twelve West African countries with ongoing efforts to expand throughout the region (official website). It influences policy by aligning economic, trade, legal systems—including infrastructure and social development—among member states (official website). Under its treaty authority, ECOWAS can standardize economic frameworks using mechanisms like common external tariffs (official website).