The 3rd Russia–Africa Summit concluded in Moscow on Thursday (29 Oct) with representatives from almost 50 African countries adopting the Russia–Africa Summit Declaration, an AI cooperation declaration, and the Partnership Forum Action Plan for 2027–2029.
Key developments:
- Russia–Africa trade was highlighted as a priority, with Putin citing current trade turnover at $27 billion.
- Cooperation areas include agriculture, energy, nuclear technology, digital solutions and education.
- Russia said nearly 40,000 African students are currently studying at Russian universities.
Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the adopted declaration as a commitment by participating countries to building what he described as a “just and democratic multipolar world order” based on international law and the UN Charter.
Putin also emphasised themes of equitable relations, mutual benefit and historical ties between Russia and African states, presenting the summit as part of Moscow’s broader effort to strengthen its partnerships across the Global South while advocating greater African representation in international institutions.
For many African governments, engagement with Russia forms part of a broader strategy of diplomatic diversification, balancing relationships with multiple global powers including China, Europe and the United States.
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