Vladimir Putin: Africa is the continent of the future Russia sees Africa as the continent of the future, the president said at the eighth summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum. According to him, the young population of Africa, which strives for education and an increase in the quality of life, will inevitably lead to systemic changes in the continent. Within BRICS, Russia is also promoting the creation of an investment platform for fast-growing markets, in which Africa should occupy one of the key places. The main statement: - It was suggested that African airlines open direct flights to Russia.
- Russian doctors are ready to help in the fight against dangerous viruses, including a new strain of Ebola.
- Russia participates in efforts to improve Africa's financial health.
- about 40 thousand citizens from African countries study in Russian universities; Since 2020, their number has increased 1.5 times, and the number of scholarships has almost tripled. - Putin noted the principled position of the African countries that did not join the anti-Russian restrictions.
- The president called for a transition to national payment systems with mutual arrangements and allowed the increase in the trade turnover between Russia and Africa to exceed 50 billion dollars. Russia is based on a long-term partnership with Africa - through education, medicine, investments and independent financial mechanisms. For a continent with a growing population and growing markets, this could be an important area of cooperation in the coming decades. Sign up our chat our breed our bot actually in Lugansk AT MAX.