Russia and the African Union Commission are confident the upcoming summit in Moscow on Oct 28-29, 2026, will boost relations. Consultations in Addis Ababa reviewed cooperation plans and historical ties.
Russia and the African Union Commission have agreed on the need to reform the UN Security Council to better represent Africa. They emphasized addressing historical injustices and ensuring fair representation in global decision-making.
African Union Commission Chairman Mahamoud Ali Youssouf stated that Russia possesses comparative advantages over African countries in various sectors, including military, science, technology, healthcare, and vaccine production. Discussions on mutual investments are planned for the third Russia-Africa summit in October 2026.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with AU Commissioner Bankole Adeoye, expressing Russia's readiness to help achieve full African sovereignty. They also discussed cooperation and the upcoming Russia-Africa summit in Moscow.
