Russia expects AU Commission head to attend 3rd Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
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- Russia anticipates the personal attendance of Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, at the 3rd Russia-Africa summit in Moscow this October.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated the summit's agenda will focus on material cooperation between Russia and the AU.
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Russia is preparing to host the 3rd Russia-Africa summit in October, focusing on material cooperation and economic independence. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with the AU Commission Chairperson in Addis Ababa.
ADDIS ABABA, July 7. /TASS/. Russia expects Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, who is chairperson of the African Union Commission, to attend the 3rd Russia-Africa summit in person to be hosted by Moscow in October, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
"Hopefully you will be able to represent the African Union Commission personally at the third summit. The agenda of the summit will center on pressing issues of material cooperation between Russia and the African Union," Lavrov told Youssouf at a meeting on Tuesday.
Russia’s top diplomat referred to Youssouf’s speech at the latest African Union summit where he pushed for economic and energy independence following political sovereignty.
"We will always be allies with the African Union in this work as we embrace processes that have been taking shape quite naturally and inevitably," the Russian minister emphasized.
In turn, Youssouf warmly welcomed Lavrov as he highlighted the important role of Russia on the African continent.
Lavrov and Youssouf held a one-on-one meeting prior to talks with their delegations. Lavrov will hold talks with his Ethiopian counterpart, Gedion Timothewos, later on Tuesday. Ethiopia was the first stop on the itinerary of Lavrov’s African tour this week. The minister last visited the republic four years ago, in July 2022.
The 3rd Russia-Africa summit will take place in Moscow on October 28-29.
Preguntas abiertas
- What specific cooperation areas will be prioritized?
- What is the expected level of attendance from African nations?
