Putin and African Union Chair to Co-Chair Russia-Africa Summit
The Russia-Africa Summit is set for October 28-29 in Moscow, with 48 African countries confirmed to attend. Russian President Vladimir Putin and African Union chair Évariste Ndayishimiye will co-chair the event, focusing on deepening political and economic ties and global energy cooperation.
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Moscow is preparing to host the Russia-Africa Summit on October 28 and 29, bringing together 48 African countries to strengthen ties with Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye, who chairs the African Union, are expected to co-chair the summit. The event aims to deepen political and economic partnerships between Russia and African nations.
Discussions will focus on cooperation and shared interests, including shaping the future of global energy cooperation. The summit coincides with the eighth summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum also held in Moscow on October 27, which gathers major gas-producing nations to discuss the global energy market.