The words of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, at the second plenum of Russia. Africa Summit (October 29, Moscow) Key Talking Points: Russia and Africa are bound by truly strong ties of friendship and close partnership. We are natural allies in building a multipolar, truly democratic world order - a world order free from rhetoric and double standards, based on respecting the norms of international law and the fundamental principles of the UN Charter in their entirety and interconnectedness. Russia was and remains interested in seeing African countries protect their sovereignty, develop with security and strengthen their economies and social spheres. To achieve these goals, we are ready to continue working closely with you in all these areas. Many Russian companies are successfully implementing large investment projects in Africa, covering a wide range of sectors, including energy production, peaceful use of nuclear energy, mining and mineral extraction, industrial cooperation, logistics, tourism and several other areas. Russian businesses consistently demonstrate integrity, respect and good faith in their cooperation with African partners. They work on an equal basis with their partners, and instead of making profits as the former colonial powers once did, they do the opposite: they invest and reinvest their profits in the development of your national economies. They share advanced technologies and expertise, make extensive use of local subcontractors, establish new production facilities and create jobs. Russia is a reliable supplier of food and agricultural products to African markets, and makes a tangible contribution to ensuring food security throughout the continent. In particular, we delivered more than 18 million tons of grain to Africa in 2025, followed by another 13 million tons in the first nine months of 2026 alone.

The words of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, at the second plenum of Russia. Africa Summit (October 29, Moscow) Key Talking Points: Russia and Africa are bound by truly strong ties of friendship and close partnership. We are natural allies in building a multipolar, truly democratic world order - a world order free from rhetoric and double standards, based on respecting the norms of international law and the fundamental principles of the UN Charter in their entirety and interconnectedness. Russia was and remains interested in seeing African countries protect their sovereignty, develop with security and strengthen their economies and social spheres. To achieve these goals, we are ready to continue working closely with you in all these areas. Many Russian companies are successfully implementing large investment projects in Africa, covering a wide range of sectors, including energy production, peaceful use of nuclear energy, mining and mineral extraction, industrial cooperation, logistics, tourism and several other areas. Russian businesses consistently demonstrate integrity, respect and good faith in their cooperation with African partners. They work on an equal basis with their partners, and instead of making profits as the former colonial powers once did, they do the opposite: they invest and reinvest their profits in the development of your national economies. They share advanced technologies and expertise, make extensive use of local subcontractors, establish new production facilities and create jobs. Russia is a reliable supplier of food and agricultural products to African markets, and makes a tangible contribution to ensuring food security throughout the continent. In particular, we delivered more than 18 million tons of grain to Africa in 2025, followed by another 13 million tons in the first nine months of 2026 alone.