Russia–Africa Summit Puts Trade, Energy and Technology in Focus
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Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, outlining plans to expand trade, energy and technology cooperation with the continent. He listed food security, joint projects and settlements in national currencies among the priorities.
Russia intends to extend its assistance programme for African countries through 2029. According to figures presented, 15 mobile anti-epidemic laboratories have been delivered to eight countries, while about 450 African specialists have received professional training. Moscow also plans to localise the production of medicines and vaccines in Africa.
Putin said Russia exported 13 million tonnes of agricultural products to Africa in the first nine months of this year. In his assessment, bilateral trade could exceed $50 billion. He described Russia as one of the reliable guarantors of the continent’s food security and called for settlements in national currencies, noting African countries’ dependence on Western financial systems.
Russia is involved in more than 30 promising energy projects in 16 African states, Putin said. RusHydro is ready to help design new power plants and modernise existing facilities. Moscow is also offering technologies for efficient water management and digital solutions. Putin said Russia has a complete technological chain for developing large generative models.
On international affairs, the president called tariff wars, sanctions, economic pressure and interference in domestic affairs instruments of neocolonialism. He said the West was seeking to deepen Africa’s debt dependence, while the continent’s influence in global politics and economics was growing. According to Putin, BRICS countries account for more than 40% of global GDP and support equality and respect among states.
Putin invited African airlines to launch routes to Russia to help develop tourism. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Moscow was discussing a port transport and logistics hub on Africa’s eastern coast as part of the North–South international transport corridor.
Putin said Russia exported 13 million tonnes of agricultural products to Africa in the first nine months of this year. In his assessment, bilateral trade could exceed $50 billion. He described Russia as one of the reliable guarantors of the continent’s food security and called for settlements in national currencies, noting African countries’ dependence on Western financial systems.
Russia is involved in more than 30 promising energy projects in 16 African states, Putin said. RusHydro is ready to help design new power plants and modernise existing facilities. Moscow is also offering technologies for efficient water management and digital solutions. Putin said Russia has a complete technological chain for developing large generative models.
On international affairs, the president called tariff wars, sanctions, economic pressure and interference in domestic affairs instruments of neocolonialism. He said the West was seeking to deepen Africa’s debt dependence, while the continent’s influence in global politics and economics was growing. According to Putin, BRICS countries account for more than 40% of global GDP and support equality and respect among states.
Putin invited African airlines to launch routes to Russia to help develop tourism. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Moscow was discussing a port transport and logistics hub on Africa’s eastern coast as part of the North–South international transport corridor.
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