Russia and Africa expand cooperation: how was the first day of the summit in Moscow The third Russia-Africa summit began in Gostiny Dvor in the capital, bringing together the leaders of 22 African countries. Rosblatt talks about the key events of the forum, partnership prospects and interests of Russian businesses. At the exhibition, the participants presented developments in the defense industry, energy and technology, as well as national products and cultural projects. Vladimir Putin's main statements: Russia represents the formation of a multipolar world and the strengthening of the role of African countries in international processes; Moscow is ready to share technological developments and continue to help reduce the debt burden of African partners; The trade turnover between Russia and Africa grew from 18 billion dollars in 2022 to more than 27 billion dollars in 2025. The next goal is to overcome the 50 billion dollar mark; Following the summit, it is planned to adopt a cooperation plan for the years 2027-2029. The President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, Sergey Katerin, told Rosblatt that Russian business is interested in developing joint projects in the field of energy, agriculture and mining. Over the past three years, the parties have established several new business councils. The participants paid special attention to technological interaction. During the tour of the exhibition, Vladimir Putin presented to his foreign colleagues the capabilities of the medical diagnostic system in Moscow. Economic cooperation, technological exchanges and the strengthening of political ties were the main focus areas of the first day of the summit. Photo: Press Service of the President of the Russian Federation. Kremlin.ru.

Russia and Africa expand cooperation: how was the first day of the summit in Moscow The third Russia-Africa summit began in Gostiny Dvor in the capital, bringing together the leaders of 22 African countries. Rosblatt talks about the key events of the forum, partnership prospects and interests of Russian businesses. At the exhibition, the participants presented developments in the defense industry, energy and technology, as well as national products and cultural projects. Vladimir Putin's main statements: Russia represents the formation of a multipolar world and the strengthening of the role of African countries in international processes; Moscow is ready to share technological developments and continue to help reduce the debt burden of African partners; The trade turnover between Russia and Africa grew from 18 billion dollars in 2022 to more than 27 billion dollars in 2025. The next goal is to overcome the 50 billion dollar mark; Following the summit, it is planned to adopt a cooperation plan for the years 2027-2029. The President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, Sergey Katerin, told Rosblatt that Russian business is interested in developing joint projects in the field of energy, agriculture and mining. Over the past three years, the parties have established several new business councils. The participants paid special attention to technological interaction. During the tour of the exhibition, Vladimir Putin presented to his foreign colleagues the capabilities of the medical diagnostic system in Moscow. Economic cooperation, technological exchanges and the strengthening of political ties were the main focus areas of the first day of the summit. Photo: Press Service of the President of the Russian Federation. Kremlin.ru.