Diplomacy
What to Expect From the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow
Anadolu · 5 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Anadolu
AI SUMMARY
Leaders from 48 African countries gather in Moscow for the third Russia-Africa Summit to discuss trade, energy, food security, and a 2027-2029 action plan.
- Delegations from 48 of Africa’s 54 countries have confirmed participation in the two-day summit in Moscow, with 22 represented by heads of state.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Burundian President and AU chair Evariste Ndayishimiye are co-chairing the gathering.
- Putin is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with leaders including Egypt’s Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed.
- Trade between Russia and African countries exceeded $27 billion in 2025, up from $16.8 billion in 2019.
- Participants are expected to adopt a 2027-2029 partnership action plan, a final declaration, and an artificial intelligence civilian cooperation declaration.
- Energy cooperation highlights include Egypt’s El Dabaa nuclear power plant being built by Rosatom, alongside discussions on renewable energy and infrastructure.
- Russia previously supplied 200,000 metric tons of free grain to Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Mali, Somalia, the Central African Republic, and Eritrea following the 2023 summit.
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