Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that the upcoming Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow in October will focus on developing independent payment systems for African nations. The summit will also cover energy, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Moscow for state talks on June 3. Discussions will cover cooperation, international issues, and the upcoming Russia-Africa Summit, with agreements expected in education, science, ICT, and investments. Hassan's visit, the first in over 50 years, includes attending the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
President Putin expressed confidence that the upcoming 3rd Russia-Africa Summit will open new horizons for cooperation, reinforcing shared interests and broader partnership. He highlighted a mutual desire for a just, multipolar world order based on equality and international law, free from discrimination and dictatorship. Putin congratulated African leaders on Africa Day and welcomed them to the Moscow summit in October.
Republic of the Congo's National Security Council Secretary-General Jean-Dominique Okemba stated the upcoming Russia-Africa summit in Moscow will foster mutually beneficial cooperation, emphasizing respect for sovereignty and development contributions. He noted Russia's growing diplomatic, economic, and security presence in Africa.
According to Dmitry Peskov, the summit is a good platform for discussing primarily issues related to trade, economic, investment and cultural cooperation
